A SURVEY ON HISTORY OF ADULT EDUCATION IN LAGOS STATE (A CASE STUDY OF BADAGRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE)
ABSTACT
This research work examines a survey on history of adult education in Lagos State, a case study of Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. A research instrument was developed (questionnaire) to collect factual and perceptual information from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed with the use of chi-square statistical method. Three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level. The study revealed that significant relationship between the level of literacy to the advent of adult education in Lagos State. The study further revealed that the Nigeria government should attach more interest to the study of Adult literacy. The teaching staff should make the class interactive session for the adult. Policies makers should be given orientation adequately on the importance, benefit of Adult education in the society and the nation and the world at large. Learners should be give recognition in the society.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract vi
Table of content vii
Chapter one
Introduction 1
1.1 background of the study 3
1.2 statement of the problem 3
1.3 Objective of the study 3
1.4 significance of the study 4
1.5 research question 4
1.6 research hypothesis 5
1.7 Scope/Delimitation of the study 5
CHAPTER TWO
Literature review
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 Concept of Adult 7
2.3 Concept of Education 10
2.4 Concept of Adult Education 12
2.5 Reasons for the introduction of adult education 20
2.6 History of adult education in Nigeria since 1960 20
2.7 Roles of adult education in the development of Lagos state 23
2.8 importance of adult education 25
2.9 Models Of Adult Learning 26
2.10 Challenges for conduct and introduction of adult Education in Lagos State 46
2.11 Solutions to challenges of adult education 48
CHAPTER THREE
Research procedure and methodology
3.1 Research Design 49
3.2 Population of the study 49
3.3 Sample and sampling procedure 50
3.4 Instrument for Data Collection 50
3.5 Validation of instrument 51
3.6 Procedure for data collection 51
3.7 Data Analysis 51
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS
4.1 Summary of the chapter 52
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Introduction 65
5.2 Summary 65
5.3 Conclusion 66
5.4 Recommendation 68
References 70
Appendix 74
Chapter One
- Background of the Study
In the years past, diverse monumental researches have been variously carried out by scholars and most especially social scientists, these set of people or group of people have tremendously looked into the historical landmark and development of adult education in advancing the educational level of the populace for self discovery. It becomes apt and pertinent to understand the concept of adult, who is an adult with respects to education and non-technically. An adult is a fully matured, developed person, physically and mentally.
According to Kagan and Meidow (2000) the word adult is difficult to define because “it varies from one society to another, and has changed over time”. The boundaries that determine who is considered an adult can depend on actions (i.e legal age to fight a war, drive a car, drink, vote), activities (i.e age that one can begin to work), and responsibilities (i.e marriage age, age to begin supporting family). In collaboration with this view, Braimoh and Biao (1988) finds the word “adult” a vague concept and noted that although the Nigerian constitution views a person who is eighteen (18) years as an adult. It is not acceptable in many countries and communities in Nigeria. Kelly and Parkett (1999) noted that although adulthood can be defined using developmental terms of experience and attitudes, different societies to associate adulthood with different characteristics.
Mariam Webster dictionary (2004) defines adult as a mature, fully developed person. An adult has reached the age when they are legally responsible for their actions. Adult is a person who by virtue of attaining a certain age, generally eighteen, is regarded in the eyes of the law as being able to manage his or her own affairs. Aluko (2010). Biologically, an adult is a human or any other organism that has reached sexual maturity. In human context, the term adult additionally has meanings associated with social and legal concepts. In contrast to a “minor” a legal adult. In similar vein, Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary of Meaning (2013) defines adult as a person who is fully grown and developed. Adult education reflects a specific philosophy about learning and teaching based on the assumption that adult can and wants to learn, that they are able and wants to take responsibilities for their learning and that the learning itself should respond to their needs.
Adult education by UNESCO (2012) denotes the entire body of organized educational processes, whether content, level and methods, formal or otherwise, whether they prolong or replace initial education in schools, colleges and universities as well as in apprenticeship, whereby persons regarded as adult by the society to which they belong develop their abilities enrich their knowledge, improve their technical and professional qualifications or turn them in a new direction and brings about changes in their attitudes or behaviors.
Generally, adult education is termed as continuing education, lifelong learning or remedial among others.
1.2 Statement of Problems
The advent of adult literacy education has contributed to the development of human resources through building and strengthening self-reliant organizations in the field of literacy and equipping individuals for self reliance among others.
Therefore, the problem which the researcher intends to verify are the effect, prospects and challenges as well as possible solutions to poor implementation of adult educational programmes.
1.3 Objective of the Study
The objective of this study is derived from the inspiration held by the researcher in seeing into A survey on history of adult education in Lagos State, most especially in Badagry area of Lagos state.
1.4 Significant of the Study
The significance of this study is that, it will go a long way in enhancing, improving, accessing, evaluating and consequently adjusting and as well measures the gap in space of time for the epoch of adult education in annexing its relative impact in the life of Lagos state citizenries and its effects on environs.
Furthermore, it will provide us with the ideas of how adult education finds its way in Lagos state as well as the imprint of individuals.
1.5 Research Questions.
Based on the stated problems, the following research questions were raised.
- Is there any significant relationship between the level of literacy before the advent of adult education in Lagos State?
- Is there smooth level of performance of adult in societal functions prior to adult educational programmes?
- Is there significant relationship between adult educational programmes and governmental policies?
1.6 Research Hypothesis
- There is significant relationship between the level of literacy before the advent of adult education in Lagos State.
- There are significant relationship between adult educational programmes and governmental policies.
- There are significant relationship between adult educational programmes and governmental policies.
1.7 Scope of the Study
This research work is intended to investigates into the history of adult education in Lagos State. However, this study is limited to Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos state.
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