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ERIC Number: EJ1391832
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 23
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0266-0830
EISSN: EISSN-1478-9833
Investigating the Quality of the Integrated Functional Adult Education Program in Ethiopia
Abate, Samuel Getnet; Ayenalem, Kindu Ayechew; Desta, Samuel Zinabu
Studies in the Education of Adults, v55 n1 p197-219 2023
Using a qualitative case study research design, this study examines the quality of the integrated functional adult education (IFAE) program in Ethiopia. Data were collected in Amhara Regional State from purposively selected nine adult education experts/officers and twelve adult educators (facilitators) through in-depth interviews. Document review was also employed as a data collection instrument to supplement the interview data. The results revealed that the provision of integrated functional adult education programs lacks quality. The major factors determining the quality of the program are related to contextual factors, lack of a policy, inadequate resources, lack of relevant curriculum contents, inappropriate teaching/facilitation process, lack of clear responsibility and accountability system, absence of functional monitoring and evaluation scheme, and lack of professional development opportunities for facilitators. The study also indicated that the synergy between policy initiatives and actual practices is minimal. Thus, to meet and maintain the quality of the IFAE program, we suggest a greater synergy between policy initiatives and practices should be in place.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Ethiopia
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