THE EXPERIENCE OF ADULT LITERACY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: THE CASE FOR A NEW MODEL IN KADUNA STATE
THE EXPERIENCE OF ADULT LITERACY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: THE CASE FOR A NEW MODEL IN KADUNA STATE
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1977-09
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Chollom, Mark Jang
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Abstract
One of the most essential factors in a country's progress is the
development of its human resources. This factor is wanting in
Nigeria in which the majority of the population is illiterate. In
view of the importance of adult literacy in national development, the
thesis tries to suggest a multimedia strategy of teaching adult
literacy by television, and this is in addition to the existing
literacy classes.
The background interest to this study is described briefly in
Chapter One. This is followed in Chapters Three and Four by the
backgrounds to the geography and adult literacy in Northern Nigeria.
In Chapter Four an attempt is made to look critically at the adult
literacy approaches in Kaduna State. Chapter Five, which is devoted
mainly to the recommendation of television as an additional media for
adult literacy, discusses: the organization of the television
literacy classes; and the importance of the multimedia approach in
adult literacy. The concept of the new literacy and the importance
of relevance, participation and cooperation in adult literacy are
also discussed. The chapter also examines the importance and the
distribution of television community viewing centers in Kaduna State.
The thesis concludes by stressing, in Chapter Six, the importance
of relating the program-mes of adult literacy to the problems or
interests of the learners. It also points to the fact that the
major burden of responsibility for adult literacy education in
Nigeria rests squarely on the shoulders of the Federal and State
Governments.
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Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Science, Department of Educational Studies,
University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
September, 1977
Keywords
EXPERIENCE,, ADULT,, LITERACY,, NORTHERN., NIGERIA, CASE,, NEW MODEL,, KADUNA STATE