The challenges facing adult educators in reducing illiteracy among adults above twenty years of age: an Eastern Cape case study

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dc.contributor.advisorHendricks, Natheem
dc.contributor.authorNdlovu, Mpumelelo
dc.contributor.otherNULL
dc.contributor.otherFaculty of Education
dc.date.accessioned2014-02-05T07:18:25Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-28T10:26:03Z
dc.date.available2010/06/14 00:04
dc.date.available2010/06/14
dc.date.available2014-02-05T07:18:25Z
dc.date.available2024-05-28T10:26:03Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionMagister Educationis (Adult Learning and Global Change) - MEd(AL)en_US
dc.description.abstractThis study analyses the challenges faced by adult educators in reducing illiteracy among adult above twenty years of age in the Eastern Cape. The focal point is on ascertaining why there is an increase in the percentage of illiteracy in the province despite a slight decrease in other provinces. Most importantly is the determination of the significant role played by adult educators. A qualitative approach is employed to pursue the aims of the study. Data is collected using semi-structured interviews. The study has shown that lack of monitoring and supervision by ABET administrators, lack of resources for skills development and language of instruction, all contribute to the increase in illiteracy rate in the Province. For administrators of adult learning programmes it is suggested that they become more familiar with operations at Adult Learning Centres and provide training including technical where appropriate. Designers of curriculum should select curriculum resources appropriate to adult learners. Providers of direct support to adult learners should ensure that training is provided on an ongoing basis. This training should focus on teaching methods and learning approaches (pedagogy) as well as the effective use of ABET learning and teaching guides.en_US
dc.description.countrySouth Africa
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/15434
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectAdult educatorsen_US
dc.subjectChallengesen_US
dc.subjectEastern Capeen_US
dc.titleThe challenges facing adult educators in reducing illiteracy among adults above twenty years of age: an Eastern Cape case studyen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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