Adult Education Research Papers/Topics

An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Safety And Health Control Programmes In The Zimbabwean Mining Sector: A Case Study Of Mimosa Mine

Abstract The study entitled „An evaluation of the Safety and Health Control Programmes in the Mining Sector: A case study of Mimosa Mine‟, was carried out to find the solutions to the accidents that continue to happen in the mining sector. This was despite the fact that the Mining Sector has invested a lot of resources into Safety and Health and were pursuing a ZERO HARM trajectory which emphasized on Zero Accidents at workplaces. The study employed a descriptive case study approach in it...

An Investigation On Condom Uptake Among Commercial Sex Workers In Jacha Epworth Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT The study was designed to investigate condom uptake among prostitutes in Jacha. The study attempted to fulfil the following objectives: ascertain what condoms are, establish the benefits or importance of using condoms, identify strategies to promote condom accessibility and acceptability in Jacha as well as ascertain who initiated condom use between sex workers and their clients. The rationale of this study lay in the fact that condoms have been proven to significantly prevent unwant...

An Investigation Into Micro-Financing By Agribank In Harare: A Case Study Of Wards 3, 4, 11 And 12 In Mbare.

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the micro financing by Agribank in wards 3, 4, 11 and 12 of Mbare in Harare. Mbare is one of the oldest townships in Harare and has the poorest people in the city (Moyo, 2008). Therefore, Agribank earmarked to bring development in the area thereby reducing poverty, creating employment and promote gender equality. The study is principally qualitative and quantitative in nature as it sought to provide an in-depth analysis of micro financing by Agribank....

An Investigation Into The Suitability Of Guano Fertilizer On Farming In Gokwe North District Chireya Ward 5 West Circuit In Midlands Zimbabwe.

Abstract The study entitled ‘ An investigation into the suitability of guano fertilizer on farming in Gokwe North District- Chireya Ward 5 in Midlands Province in Zimbabwe’, was carried out to find out the solution to the problems caused by chemical fertilizers like health hazards, pollutions on water, air, soil only to mention but a few. The study employed an explanatory research design and a qualitative research paradigm. Farmers, agricultural officers, agricultural teachers, local auth...

Motivating Parents To Encourage Their Children Develop Interest In Science And Technology

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...

Contributions Of The Acquired Literacy And Numeracy Education Support (Lanes) Professional Development Skills On Enhancing Literacy Skills To Std I And Ii Pupils In Tanzania

Abstract The study investigated the contribution of learned literacy and numeracy Education Support Programme (LANES) Teacher Professional Skills on Enhancing STD I and II Pupils' Literacy Skills in Tanzania. Andragogy Learning Theory guided the study in order to understand the impact of learned LANES teacher professional skills on enhancing STD I and II pupils' literacy skills specifically the extent to which the learned LANES professional skills enhanced children’s reading and writing co...

Breast Cancer Prevalence, Awareness And Perception Of Intervention Techniques Among Women In Lagos State: A Psychosocial Analysis

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...

Andragogy An Assessment Of The Application Of Adult Education Methods In Lagos State

Abstract The main objective of this study was to investigate the awareness and adoption patterns of adult education teaching methods, use of

An Evaluation Of The Contributions Of Non-Governmental Organisations To Non-Formal Education In Lagos State

 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...

The Evolution And Implementation Strategies Of The University Of Ghana Bachelor Of Arts Distance Education Programme

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...

Views And Attitudes Of Adult Literacy Learners, Adult Educators And Policy Makers Regarding The Adult Literacy Programme In The Caprivi Region Of Namibia

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...


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