AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF ADULT EDUCATION: A CASE FOR AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF ADULT EDUCATION: A CASE FOR AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
dc.contributor.author | Philippa, O. Chineme (Mrs) | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-02-24T11:09:11Z | |
dc.date.available | 2014-02-24T11:09:11Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1979 | |
dc.description | An independent study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA 1979 | en_US |
dc.description.abstract | An Exploratory Study of Adult Education: A Case for Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The idea to conduct this study originated from a survey which was conducted by the Department of Adult Education, Centre for Adult Education Ahmadu Bello University in 1978. Most universities' adult education component is usually an extension arm of the university which services the community in which it is situated. Rarely are they concerned with the status of adult education among its members of staff. The purpose of this study has therefore been to determine to what extent the entire -personnel of Ahmadu Bello University avail themselves of educational opportunities available and also to determine what factors either economic, social or personal, are important determinants to participation in adult education programmes. A randomly selected sample of 300 members of staff who were cpmprised 114 members of junior staff, 63 members of intermediate staff and 96 members of senior staff was used in the study. Data was collected using a Liekert-type questionnaire which was administered to the respondents either through the campus mail or through face to face contact. Treatment of the data was by (a) simple percentages and (b) by the chi square test which was tested at the significant level of α = .05. The main hypothesis tested was that participation in adult education programmes was highly dependent on its perception as a means of promotion in one's career. The significance of this hypothesis was considered as it related to the three occupational status in the university, namely; junior, intermediate and senior staff. The results have revealed that the three occupational groups differ in their primary reasons for participation in adult education programmes. The reasons have ranged from (l) means for economic advancement (2) acquisition op requirements for higher education through (3) the need to make professional impact in one's field. The findings also indicate that more staff members who have had 14 years of education or more are involved in adult education programmes. Therefore of the three levels of education, the rank orders of their importance to participation in adult education programmes are as follows: (1) the university level, (2) primary level and (3) the secondary level. This investigator contends that the study would be of immense value to the University especially the Staff Development Section whose main objective is the development of the entire staff and also to the Center for Adult Education and Extension Services of the university who provide and coordinate programmes for adults. Finally some recommendations have been made based on the results of the study. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2396 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | EXPLORATORY, | en_US |
dc.subject | STUDY, | en_US |
dc.subject | ADULT EDUCATION, | en_US |
dc.subject | CASE, | en_US |
dc.subject | AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY | en_US |
dc.title | AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF ADULT EDUCATION: A CASE FOR AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
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