Investigating the quality of the integrated functional adult education program in Ethiopia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11477109 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Samuel Getnet Abate (0000-0002-5379-353X, University of Gondar, corresponding author), Kindu Ayechew Ayenalem (0000-0002-0254-957X, University of Gondar), Samuel Zinabu Desta (0000-0002-3385-5027, University of Gondar) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 197-219 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in the Education of Adults (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0266-0830 • E-ISSN: 1478-9833 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02660830.2022.2118988 |
| OpenAlex | W4295027462 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 21 |
Using a qualitative case study research design, this study examines the quality of the integrated functional adult education (IFAE) program in Ethiopia. Data were collected in Amhara Regional State from purposively selected nine adult education experts/officers and twelve adult educators (facilitators) through in-depth interviews. Document review was also employed as a data collection instrument to supplement the interview data. The results revealed that the provision of integrated functional adult education programs lacks quality. The major factors determining the quality of the program are related to contextual factors, lack of a policy, inadequate resources, lack of relevant curriculum contents, inappropriate teaching/facilitation process, lack of clear responsibility and accountability system, absence of functional monitoring and evaluation scheme, and lack of professional development opportunities for facilitators. The study also indicated that the synergy between policy initiatives and actual practices is minimal. Thus, to meet and maintain the quality of the IFAE program, we suggest a greater synergy between policy initiatives and practices should be in place
Accountability · Adult education · Curriculum · Data collection · Facilitation · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Quality (philosophy · Sociology · Adult and Continuing Education Topics · Global Educational Policies and Reforms · Medicine · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology
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Thematic Analysis
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |