THE EDUCATION FOR ALL (EFA) PROGRAMME AND ITS IMPACT ON FEMALE EDUCATION IN TAFAWA BALEWA AND MISAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF BAUCHI STATE
THE EDUCATION FOR ALL (EFA) PROGRAMME AND ITS IMPACT ON FEMALE EDUCATION IN TAFAWA BALEWA AND MISAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF BAUCHI STATE
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1998-02
Authors
OLARINOYE, OLUFUNKE ABIOLA
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Abstract
'Education is the most important key to the development of both the individual
and the society'. The global interest in enhancing the education of females whose
literacy rate has been lower than that of their male counterparts, brought to light the
'Education for All' initiative in Jomtien, Thailand in March 1990. This however came
up especially with the intention to ensuring access to and improving the quality of
education for girls and women (females) and to remove every obstacles that hampers
their active participation in the Development process.
With the specific case of Tafawa Balewa and Misau local Government Areas of
Bauchi State, this study examined the impact of the Education for All programmes on
female education.
Four hypotheses were put to test.
First, that female enrolment in schools will improve under the Education for All
Programmes;
Second, that the structure of the educational system will improve under the
Education for All Programmes;
Third, that the level of awareness of education programmes based on Education
for All initiative, will yield a positive feedback on female education, and
Finally, that children's level of educational attainment is a product of the sex,
qualification, income and religion of their parents.
Ninety-seven copies of questionnaires out of one hundred and twenty copies
distributed to members of the community were returned. This was augmented with
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group discussions, and verbal interviews with government officials, implementors,
students and teachers.
Quantitative and qualitative techniques were employed to analyse data, using
simple statistical tools of percentage, mean and the chi-square (x2) formula, with nonquantified
information.
The study revealed that some positive impact has been felt through the
following;
Increase in the female student's enrolment rate in primary, adult and
non- formal institutions over the years (1990 to 1996).
Some improvement in the level of infrastructure and facilities in schools
with the funds from government and other agencies.
A positive feed back on female education, in terms of a high level of
interest and willingness by members of the community to send their
females to schools.
On the other hand, the study revealed a negative impact on the rate of female
enrolment in secondary schools, with fluctuations over the years; and also a below
average performance of students in schools.
A number of recommendations were made to enable programmes and policies
have the desired impact on female educational development. These include:
Reviewing of existing laws forbidding early marriage and withdrawal
from school to make their enforcement more realistic,
(jovernment should liase with Islamic religious leaders to help carry out
enlightenment campaigns on the teachings of Islamic religion on the need
to encourage female education.
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THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POST GRADUATE SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIA,
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA.
FEBRUARY,
Keywords
EDUCATION FOR ALL,, IMPACT ON FEMALE EDUCATION,, TAFAWA BALEWA,, MISAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS,, BAUCHI STATE