An Appraisal to Qualities and Quantities of Adult- Education Facilitators for Quality Education in Sokoto State, Nigeria
- July 22, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Education, IJRISS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue VII, July 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Jibril Aliyu1, Bashar Ibrahim2, Kabiru Yahaya Mikailu3 & Ibrahim Labbo Abdulkadir4
1&2Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria
3Umar Ali-Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto, Nigeria
4Ministry of Science Education Sokoto State, Nigeria
Abstract:- This research is aims at appraising or assessing the qualities and quantities of Adult education facilitators in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study used descriptive survey designed with a population of 86 respondents which comprises coordinators, HOD and Subjects Facilitators, the finding shows that, government need to improve the quality and quantity of Adult education facilitators, Adult facilitators should use different teaching methods in teaching different subjects, they also, spouse to be competent in using instructional materials, the Management should allow Adult Facilitators to undergo professional training. The research recommended that government should restrict recruiting unqualified Facilitators by making sure that all those to be recruited into recognized Adult Education Centers are graduate of colleges of Education and Universities, government should improve the status of unqualified to becomes qualified, through organizing periodic seminars, workshops, capacity building courses and refresher programs, government should stick in making conducive learning environment for quality education.
Key words: Qualities, quantities, professional training and instructional materials
I. INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study
Adult Education is a social instrument through which man can guide his destiny and shape his future. Furthermore education is a corner stone of economic, social, and political development, hence effort by different governments and communities to provide qualitative and quantitative Adult Facilitators at different levels became increased (Garba, 2014)
In recent times, there has been a growing public Discomfort about the teaching and learning of Adult education in Nigerian Societies. Studies showed that large numbers of Adult Learners seem to learn very little at school, learning tends to be by rote and therefore Adult Learners find learning to be difficult (Eyibe, 2016) Other studies mentioned that poor classroom organization, lack of management techniques and poorly coordinated Adult Learners activities also reduced the quality and quantity of Adult Education teaching and learning (Akale & Nwankwonta, 1996). (Ivowi 1992) also found the shortage of funds for equipment and materials for fruitful practical work;
