Value of Functional Adult Literacy to Improve Rural Community Development in Case of Ann-Lemo Woreda of Haddiya Zone

Beyene, Temesgen (2016) Value of Functional Adult Literacy to Improve Rural Community Development in Case of Ann-Lemo Woreda of Haddiya Zone. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

This research work examines the value of functional adult literacy on the improvement of community development, especially in the rural communities. Descriptive survey design was used and both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed. Sources of primary data were 72 respondents, namely four facilitators, four agro extension workers, four health extension workers , 30 FAL graduate households and 30 non-literate individuals who have not participated in FAL. Simple random sampling technique was used to select participants. Data collection tools were questionnaire with close-ended question items, semi-structured interview guide and focus group discussion (FGD). The data obtained through the use of questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively by using frequency counts; percentages, means and T-test. Whereas the information gathered by using semi-structured interview guide and FGD were transcribed, qualitatively analyzed, interpreted and expressed by using descriptive statements. The findings indicate that over majority(above 58%) of the respondents hold the view that FAL gives better chance for economic, social, educational, environmental and health issues, changes in community development performance take place in relation to literacy, above 64% of FAL graduates were involved in community development need assessment, were participated in community development planning. Based on the findings and conclusion, certain feasible recommendations were forwarded to improve the community development by using FAL in Ann-lemo wored.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: adult functional literacy, rural community development
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2361 Curriculum
L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Divisions: Africana
Depositing User: Vincent Mpoza
Date Deposited: 26 Nov 2018 14:27
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2018 14:27
URI: http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/7657

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