Assessment of Implementation of Adult Non-Formal Basic Education Supported By Ngos: The Case of Hadiya Zone
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2008-07
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Addis Ababauniversity
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to assess implementation of Adult non-formal basic
education supported by NGOs in Hadiya Zone. Based on this purpose, brief review of
related literature and experience of some countries were assessed. Descriptive survey
method was used for the study. Data were gathered from facilitators, educational and
NGO officials / experts, community representatives and adult learners. Data were
collected from respondents through questionnaire; focus group discussion and
observation checks. Sampling techniques employed for this study were purposive,
random and availability sampling. Appropriate statistical tools, (percentage and mean)
were used in order to analyze quantitative data while narration was used to analyze
qualitative data.
The findings of the study revealed that though training was given to facilitators, the
training given in relation to their duties and responsibility were insufficient. The study
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also showed that the contribution of adult non-fo'"",Lal basic educatpVj in the project area
was found to be relatively good in addressing access and equity in the area. However, at
the regional and zonal level it was not satisfactorily expanded and gets attention.
According to the findings, community participation was encouraging; the commitments of
the educational officials and experts regarding supervision and support were at low
leveL Furthermore, shortage of syllabus, text books, facilitators guide and reference
materials, poor educational facilities, lack of facilitators' motivation were the main
problems that affect the successful implementation of adult non-formal basic education.
Hence, it is suggested that facilitators should be trained with relevant training in relation
to their duties and responsibilities. For the success of adult non-formal basic education,
the respective educational officials and experts, NGOs, and the community at large
slwuld accomplish their responsibility in organized manner
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Formal Basic Education Supported