THE IMPACT OF FUNDING ADULT EDUCATION
CHAPITER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 THE STUDY’S BACKGROUND
Human progress still depends primarily on education. It is viewed as the impetus for real advancement in all human communities. A balanced person who can thrive in his environment and meaningfully contribute to the survival of the society to which he belongs is the goal of any educational institution.
One of the main occupations that can address the socioeconomic, cultural, political, and environmental issues of adults is adult education. It is impossible to exaggerate the role that adult education plays in achieving the objectives set forth in the National Policy on Education (2004). More than any other profession, adult education transforms people’ social and psychological brains, gives them hope, and frees them from the assumption that they are not intelligent beings capable of learning.
Adult education awakens the environmental, psychological, social, economic, cultural, and political potentials and hidden capacities of adult learners. In terms of societal development on a larger scale, it also has a significant impact. A strong desire for knowledge, comprehension, and education is instilled in the individual via adult education, which picks up where formal education leaves off.
Adult education, according to Fasokun (2006), focuses on assisting/helping people (adults) live more successfully as valued and accepted members of their societies and to meaningfully contribute to the growth of such societies. In order to achieve sociopolitical and economic success in their endeavors, adult education teaches adult learners who are parents or guardians better ways to manage the resources at their disposal. It also provides referrals that help other people, organizations, and institutions deal with social issues and the environment in which they find themselves.
More than any other profession, adult education helps human civilizations’ communities, policymakers, and adult learners to communicate with one another. The adult educator is aware of the obstacles to effective adult teaching and learning as well as effective management of the adult education industry.
The only profession that adequately supports adult learners in their learning efforts is adult education. According to Okafor (1991), adequate knowledge of the fundamentals of teaching and learning, as well as the abilities to put those principles into practice in a teaching/learning situation, adequate knowledge of the learner and the elements that affect how well they respond during the educational process, adequate knowledge of the value constructs that drive the learner, and the ability to help the learner adopt crucial attitudes and change unfavorable ones are all necessary.
The aforementioned assertion proves that adult education is a separate field of study. In contrast to other professions, adult education deals with “adult human materials” and environmental challenges, giving its practitioners a sense of joy, excitement, pride, and passion. Working with “adults,” as opposed to other professionals, leaves an effect that lasts and spreads, encouraging adult learners to put the theoretical concepts that are part of adult education into practice. Sadly, adult educators at adult literacy centers are paid a pittance that is insufficient for the services offered, and they toil in a dilapidated and depressing environment without the necessary teaching/learning apparatus.
SITUATION OF THE PROBLEM
The evolution of society is significantly influenced by adult education. Everyone now agrees that development won’t reduce poverty unless those living in poverty can take an active role in it. Adult education can contribute to the success of such engagement. The majority of the problems adult learning centers may have are caused by the government’s reluctance to give them resources (financial and inspirational in the form of frequent meetings). As a result, people may be discouraged from studying. The impact of supporting adult education in Rivers State has not yet been the subject of any of the numerous studies on adult education that have been performed.
1.3 STUDY’S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The study’s primary goal is to ascertain the impact of sponsoring adult education. Additional study goals in detail include:
1. To identify the elements that influence adult education in Rivers State.
2. To assess how much financing has an impact on adult education.
3. To assess the value of adult education in the state of Rivers.
4. To identify the issues with adult education funding in Rivers state.
5. To provide potential fixes for the issues.
1.4 QUESTIONS FOR RESEARCH
1. What aspects of adult education in Rivers State are influencing?
2. To what extent is finance a factor in adult education?
3. How significant is adult education in the state of Rivers?
4. What are the issues with adult education funding in Rivers state?
5. What are some potential issues’ fixes?
1.6 IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY
The entire River State Government will greatly benefit from the study on the effects of funding adult education because it will allow the government to set up effective structures and educational resources that will motivate adults to learn, which is crucial because it equips adults with the knowledge, values, and beliefs that will lead to social and economic development in any society. More importantly, adult education increases labor productivity by giving different recipient categories the fundamental literacy and numeracy skills they need, as well as the knowledge of health care, sanitation, and nutrition that raises people’s standards of living and the necessary skills to increase productivity. The study will also lay the groundwork for further research in this area of study and add to the body of knowledge now available.
1.7 AIM OF THE STUDY
The adult education facilities in River State are the only ones included in the study on the effects of funding adult education.
Limitations of the study: 1.8
Financial restraint: A researcher’s ability to collect data (through the internet, a questionnaire, and interviews) and locate relevant materials, literature, or information is often hindered by a lack of funding.
Time restraint: The researcher will do this investigation together with other academic activities at the same time. As a result, less time will be spent on the research project.
1.9 TERMINAL DEFINITIONS
Effects: A change that happens as a result of a behavior or other cause.
To fund a need, program, or project, usually by an organization or business, means to provide financial resources, typically in the form of money or other values like work or time.
Adult education is the activity of individuals engaging in persistent, systematic self-educational endeavors in order to acquire new kinds of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, or values.
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