ABSTRACT: Interest is defined as the most important factor of socio-psychological motivation of human's activities. parents are seen not merely as illiterate but as integral parts of governmental bodies who shape and implement policy on Science and Technology. To the schools offering Science and Technology sUbjects/courses, the parent's roles may be as problem, as police, as para-professional aide, and as pre-school educator. Adult Education strategies of motivating parents to play their role...
ABSTRACT This study conducted a psycho-social analysis of breast cancer focusing on variables such as prevalence of the disease within the study area, awareness and perception about it and perception of the various intervention techniques designed to control the spread of the disease. The research work was limited to Lagos State, using selected local government areas in the State. The research designs employed were the descriptive survey design coupled with the qualitative research design. A...
Abstract The main objective of this study was to investigate the awareness and adoption patterns of adult education teaching methods, use of
ABSTRACT The study ascertained the extent to which Non-Governmental Organizations' culture influence on staff quality (i.e., commitment and motivation) as well as to determine the contributions of NGOs culture and effective programme delivery and achievement of non-formal education goals. The study was limited to sixty non-governmental organizations involved in non-formal education delivery in Lagos State, with the management and staff of these organizations serving as respondents. The bene...
ABSTRACT Higher education is undergoing fundamental change as a result of increasing globalization, advances in techno logy, and changing student demographics. In response to these changes, distance education at the tertiary level is growing rapidly. As this change occurs, many of the traditionally held ideas about higher education are challenged. There are important issues to be recognized and addressed that will provide challenges as well as opportunities for educators as they strive to de...
Abstract This study investigated views and attitudes of adult literacy learners, adult educators and policy makers regarding the adult literacy programme in the Caprivi Region of Namibia. It aimed at addressing four major questions that were regarded as pertinent in understanding the significance of the National Literacy Programme in Namibia (NLPN) in the lives of the participants. These questions looked at the views of adult literacy learners and adult educators regarding the following: curr...
vi ABSTRACT This study investigated the factors affecting the effective teaching of Physical Science in the Oshana Educational Region. The objectives of the study were: (a) to determine the views of teachers, school principals and the advisory teacher on the factors affecting the effective teaching of Grade 12 Physical Science; (b) to find out to what extent Grade 12 Physical Science teachers use effective teaching methods in their teaching; (c) to suggest strategies which can be implemented ...
ABSTRACT Before Namibia’s independence in 1990, wealth distribution was highly skewed and only 5% of the population enjoyed approximately 80% of the country’s wealth (Government of the Republic of Namibia, 2004). Widespread poverty, high unemployment rates and a lack of access to basic services such as land, credit and livestock severely affected the majority of the population. The goal of Namibia’s Vision 2030 is to promote people’s quality of life by, inter alia, establishing grant ...
Abstract The National Literacy Programme in Namibia (NLPN) was launched in 1992 to promote basic literacy and numeracy for the improvement of the livelihood of adults. Studies seem to neglect the voice of the adult learners with hearing impairments participating in the literacy programmes as well as the deaf parents. This study reckons the need to fill the gap that exists in the knowledge base: How the adult learners with hearing impairments of the NLPN in the Khomas, Ohangwena, Omusati and O...
ABSTRACT The need to provide educational opportunities for underprivileged women to enable them play significant roles in the society has been
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study is to find out the rate, extent and causes of vandalism in Namibian schools and hostels in two regions. An interview protocol consisting of structured as well as open ended questions was used together with a questionnaire consisting of a combined set of scaled, structured and open ended questions which was answered by principals, management members and hostel supervisory staff and matrons. Site observation at schools and hostels was also conducted. The school...
Abstract This study assessed the application of literacy skills towards poverty alleviation by graduates of the National Literacy Programme in Oshikoto region, Namibia. The study addressed three major questions that were regarded important in understanding how the use of literacy skills is contributing to poverty alleviation in the lives of the participants. The questions looked at the skills the literacy programme graduates in Oshikoto region acquired; how literacy skills acquired are used a...
ABSTRACT Community participation lies at the heart of developmental programmes and policies. Unfortunately, the literature proves that many community development projects fail due to low community participation. In Namibia, the issue of low community participation is particularly associated with men distancing themselves from community projects. This study aimed at investigating underlying factors preventing participation of men in community development projects with special reference to the ...