On The Spot Literacy: Panacea For Drop-Out and Skill Development in Community Literacy Education in Nigeria.
The study attempted to examine an alternative method that could be used in facilitating adult learning for sustainance of adult literacy classes and learners' interests. Specifically, the study was concerned with the problems of retention in literacy classes. Fifty artisans of different categories, including market women were randomly drawn from each of the three local government areas selected for the study. Data collected from continuous assessment and attendance records, tests, self and group assessments, supervisors' remarks, and external assessors from the state Ministry of Education, were analysed using simple percentages. Findings revealed that attendance and participation of adult learners were very impressive. Ninety-nine percent of those enrolled completed and passed the final examinations. There was increased proficiency in the reading ability and application of knowledge in learners' various vocations. Learners became more functional with better communicating skills in their communities.
Keywords:
On the spot, Panacea, Sustainance, Functional, Skills, Drop-Out, Community Literacy Education
Stream:
Adult, Vocational, Tertiary and Professional Learning
Presentation Type:
Virtual Presentation in English
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Dr. John Adeboye Aderinto
Senior Lecturer, Department of Continuing Education,
Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Nigeria
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Born sixty yeasr ago, attended and graduated from colleges both in Nigeria and the United States of America. I attended and graduated from Southwest Baptist College, Bolivar, Missouri; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; and the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, where I obtained my Ph.D. in Adult and Continuing Education on August 13, 1983. I am married, and blessed with children. I have worked and served in different positions both as a teacher and administrator.I have also served as the Head and Director of the Department of Continuing Education of my University at various time, which spanned for over eight years. I have more than twenty five publications in different and reputable Journals across the world. I am a member of many academic and professional organizations. I was also a foundation member of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. I have attended and presented papers at conferences both nationally and internationally. I am also a religious and community leader, and have served in different capacities on social and religious issues both at local and national levels.
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Dr. J.O. Akande
Lecturer l, Department of Continuing Education,
Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Nigeria
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Married and blessed with children. A community development education expert, and a religious leader. Has over ten years teaching experience at college level. An author of many publications.
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