Influence of institutional factors on adult literacy programmes in Kandara sub-county, Murang’a county, Kenya.
Abstract
This study assessed the influence of institutional factors of adult literacy programme
in Kandara sub-county. The objectives of the study were; to determine the influence
of physical facilities; assess how the teaching learning resources enhance learning;
establish the influence of teaching approaches and to assess the influence of teacher
qualifications on adult literacy programme. The target population was 171 adult
education learners, 22 adult education teachers, and one sub-county adult education
officer. The sample size was adult learners, adult education teachers and sub- county
adult education officer. The study used descriptive survey method. The data collected
were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Frequency
tables and percentages were used to enhance data presentation. The findings of the
study showed that fewer men (18.2%) than women (81.8%) enroll for adult literacy
programme. The study also established that learning and teaching resources for both
adult learners and adult teachers were inadequate. The study also found that the most
commonly used methods of teaching such as tests and assignments were inappropriate
for learners at the beginners or basic level. The study further established that teachers
for adult learners had inadequate qualifications to teach adult learners. The research
suggested that similar studies should be carried in other areas in Kenya.
Citation
Masters of Education in Adult and Continuing EducationPublisher
University of Nairobi
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- Faculty of Education (FEd) [5962]