Problems of Adult Education in Nigeria
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Adult education involves adult learning across various fields and
subject areas. Adult education can be both formal or informal and
includes:
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Basic and continuing education
Vocational and technical education
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Professional development
Adult education is different from child education because it engages
adults in a system of education and activities so they can learn new
forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values. Adult education is
based on educational philosophy and the assumption that adults are
able and willing to learn. Adult education is also very important in a
nation because it aids national and economic development in a world
that is constantly progressing. A nation is made up of its people,
therefore, in order to be up to par with global advancements, there
must be adequate human capital development. Adult education influences
the personal growth and development of adults and teaches them to
adapt to world changes. Thus, adult education is crucial for national
development. This article is on the problems of Adult education in
Nigeria.
Problems of Adult Education in Nigeria
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Inadequate recognition of Adult Education in the Universal Basic
Education Act (UBE)
It is of major concern that the Universal Basic Education Act fails to
adequately recognize adult and non-formal education as a major sector
in basic education. If the adult education program is not well
recognized in the UBE act, it affects the level of commitment or
attention that will be given to adult education by the government and
other stakeholders. The Universal Basic Education act should be
reviewed to accommodate Adult and Non-formal education, this would
positively affect adult education practice in Nigeria.
Problems with budgetary allocations for Adult education in Nigeria
The budgetary allocation for adult education in Nigeria at all levels
of government (Federal and state) is very inadequate for the
successful running of the program. It is also very little when
compared to the budgetary allocation for the formal education sector.
There is also the issue of mismanagement of the even little funds
allocated to the program.
Lack of awareness and sensitization
Many adults are not aware of the existence of adult education centres
in the country or how the programs are run. More so, there are private
individuals and organizations who will be willing to invest in this
sector and are not able to because of the lack of proper advocacy and
sensitization for the sector. There needs to be increased and
sustained advocacy for the sector so that the people as well as
organizations can contribute their own quota to adult education in the
country.
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Social stereotypes
Unfortunately, there is a poor response to education in Nigeria, even
when it has to do with basic child education talk less of adult
education. Many Nigerians are of the belief that education is meant
only for young ones and that an adult studying is a shameful thing.
Many adult Nigerians are usually afraid of the shame and disrespect
that will come with they not passing and then stay off adult
education. There are other stereotypes associated with education, such
as the need to simply pass an examination instead of the need to
learn. All these affect the general outlook on adult education.
Shortage of teaching staff and poor teacher training
Firstly, there is a very limited number of teachers adequately trained
in adult education in Nigeria. Hence, there is a short supply of staff
in adult schools all over the country. In many cases, there is an even
shorter supply of personnel who possess Information and Communication
Technology skills. This impedes the effective use of Information and
Communication Technology in the adult education sector in Nigeria and
poses a serious challenge to Nigeria’s advancement in technology. In
order to solve this problem, there needs to be the compulsory
recruitment of only qualified teachers. Only those with Nigeria
Certificate in Education and who has specialized in adult education
ought to be employed at Adult education centres.
Lack of proper monitoring and Management
The adult education sector has suffered from lack of management and
evaluation. This is why are different types of programs run across the
states of the federation. The successful running of the adult
education program in Nigeria requires the use of proper systems in
monitoring and tracking the success of the program across centres in
Nigeria. This should be included in the program action plan. The first
step in managing and monitoring of adult education involves the
management of a large database. When, for example, accurate data on
the number of people in need of adult education is not obtained, the
success of the program is in jeopardy. It is important that systems
are put in place to obtain accurate data and information. There should
also be training on how to manage and evaluate the adult education
program all over Nigeria.
Poor remuneration of teachers
There is a poor attitude displayed by teachers in adult education
programs. This can be traced to poor remuneration and lack of
incentives. There is the need for an upward review of salaries and
allowances received by facilitators of adult education in Nigeria. The
remuneration of teachers ought to be in line with the minimum wage
paid to other workers.
Inaccessibility of education in rural areas
It is important that every adult citizen in all parts of Nigeria have
easy access to education. In the face of globalization, the government
should make it a priority that adult learners have the opportunity to
self-develop. This will improve the quality of life which will in turn
improve economic and national development in a nation. In many rural
parts of the country, there are no adult learning centres. In addition
to this, many cannot afford the fees of the learning programs. The
government needs to increase funding and allocations to the adult
education sector so as to subsidize or offer free education for adult
learners in rural areas. There is also the need to establish more
adult education centres in the country so all can have easy access to
education.
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Adult education involves adult learning across various fields and
subject areas. Adult education can be both formal or informal and
includes:
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Basic and continuing education
Vocational and technical education
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Professional development
Adult education is different from child education because it engages
adults in a system of education and activities so they can learn new
forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values. Adult education is
based on educational philosophy and the assumption that adults are
able and willing to learn. Adult education is also very important in a
nation because it aids national and economic development in a world
that is constantly progressing. A nation is made up of its people,
therefore, in order to be up to par with global advancements, there
must be adequate human capital development. Adult education influences
the personal growth and development of adults and teaches them to
adapt to world changes. Thus, adult education is crucial for national
development. This article is on the problems of Adult education in
Nigeria.
Problems of Adult Education in Nigeria
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Read on below:
Inadequate recognition of Adult Education in the Universal Basic
Education Act (UBE)
It is of major concern that the Universal Basic Education Act fails to
adequately recognize adult and non-formal education as a major sector
in basic education. If the adult education program is not well
recognized in the UBE act, it affects the level of commitment or
attention that will be given to adult education by the government and
other stakeholders. The Universal Basic Education act should be
reviewed to accommodate Adult and Non-formal education, this would
positively affect adult education practice in Nigeria.
Problems with budgetary allocations for Adult education in Nigeria
The budgetary allocation for adult education in Nigeria at all levels
of government (Federal and state) is very inadequate for the
successful running of the program. It is also very little when
compared to the budgetary allocation for the formal education sector.
There is also the issue of mismanagement of the even little funds
allocated to the program.
Lack of awareness and sensitization
Many adults are not aware of the existence of adult education centres
in the country or how the programs are run. More so, there are private
individuals and organizations who will be willing to invest in this
sector and are not able to because of the lack of proper advocacy and
sensitization for the sector. There needs to be increased and
sustained advocacy for the sector so that the people as well as
organizations can contribute their own quota to adult education in the
country.
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Social stereotypes
Unfortunately, there is a poor response to education in Nigeria, even
when it has to do with basic child education talk less of adult
education. Many Nigerians are of the belief that education is meant
only for young ones and that an adult studying is a shameful thing.
Many adult Nigerians are usually afraid of the shame and disrespect
that will come with they not passing and then stay off adult
education. There are other stereotypes associated with education, such
as the need to simply pass an examination instead of the need to
learn. All these affect the general outlook on adult education.
Shortage of teaching staff and poor teacher training
Firstly, there is a very limited number of teachers adequately trained
in adult education in Nigeria. Hence, there is a short supply of staff
in adult schools all over the country. In many cases, there is an even
shorter supply of personnel who possess Information and Communication
Technology skills. This impedes the effective use of Information and
Communication Technology in the adult education sector in Nigeria and
poses a serious challenge to Nigeria’s advancement in technology. In
order to solve this problem, there needs to be the compulsory
recruitment of only qualified teachers. Only those with Nigeria
Certificate in Education and who has specialized in adult education
ought to be employed at Adult education centres.
Lack of proper monitoring and Management
The adult education sector has suffered from lack of management and
evaluation. This is why are different types of programs run across the
states of the federation. The successful running of the adult
education program in Nigeria requires the use of proper systems in
monitoring and tracking the success of the program across centres in
Nigeria. This should be included in the program action plan. The first
step in managing and monitoring of adult education involves the
management of a large database. When, for example, accurate data on
the number of people in need of adult education is not obtained, the
success of the program is in jeopardy. It is important that systems
are put in place to obtain accurate data and information. There should
also be training on how to manage and evaluate the adult education
program all over Nigeria.
Poor remuneration of teachers
There is a poor attitude displayed by teachers in adult education
programs. This can be traced to poor remuneration and lack of
incentives. There is the need for an upward review of salaries and
allowances received by facilitators of adult education in Nigeria. The
remuneration of teachers ought to be in line with the minimum wage
paid to other workers.
Inaccessibility of education in rural areas
It is important that every adult citizen in all parts of Nigeria have
easy access to education. In the face of globalization, the government
should make it a priority that adult learners have the opportunity to
self-develop. This will improve the quality of life which will in turn
improve economic and national development in a nation. In many rural
parts of the country, there are no adult learning centres. In addition
to this, many cannot afford the fees of the learning programs. The
government needs to increase funding and allocations to the adult
education sector so as to subsidize or offer free education for adult
learners in rural areas. There is also the need to establish more
adult education centres in the country so all can have easy access to
education.
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