An overview of timing in organizing and implementing of adult literacy programme and its implications for adult education administration in Nigeria

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
7
Article ID: 
10213
3 pages
Research Article

An overview of timing in organizing and implementing of adult literacy programme and its implications for adult education administration in Nigeria

Aminchi Daniel and Bello Imam Ali

Abstract: 

One of the problem faced by adult education planners is the timing in designing the programme, this is due to the fact that adult learner have a lot of responsibilities either in the society, families and their own personal problem that affect their study. This paper therefore discusses an overview of timing in organizing and implementing adult literacy programme in Nigeria. It also discusses whether there is relationship between timing and success in literacy programme, and also the paper highlight why timing in adult literacy programme should be given consideration and appropriateness. It conclude that timing is an important factor in designing and implementation of literacy programme in Nigeria and that the programme should be flexible to accommodate adult learners tied schedules. Hence adult education policy makers, planners and administrators of adult literacy programmes should recognize a veritable instrument to ensure the success of the programme and also to achieved the desired objectives.

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