Publication: Socio economic determinants of women participation In adult education in Galole district, Tana river County, Kenya
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2013-06
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Mount Kenya University
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Adult education for women is a powerful means to contribute to socio-economic development.
Yet, it is widely recognized that women are largely excluded from educational provision in
Africa, especially when it comes to adult education. The main purpose of the study was to
investigate the determinants of women participation in adult education in Galole District, Tana
River County. The objectives of the study were to analyze determinants of women participation
in adult education, explore the main cultural, political, economical as well as structural factors
that determine women participation in adult education, investigate the prevailing practices and
interventions for improving women participation in adult education and find out possible
capacity building measures that may contribute to the promotion of women in adult education
in Galole District, Tana River County. The researcher employed descriptive survey design. The
study sample consisted of 5 education centers, 15 teachers and 52 students. A semi- structured
questionnaire was administered to the students, while interview schedules were used for DEOs
and DAEOs. This research was guided by Participatory Learning Theory. Descriptive statistics
were used to analyze the data collected on determinants of women participation in adult
education in Galole District, Tana River County. The study findings showed that young adults
enrolled in the program for basic literacy course and others for primary school education. This
indicated they were interested adult education. The study also established that most adult
learners were those within the low income brackets earning below 10,000 shillings per month.
Many respondents indicated that they did not have time for adult education. The findings from
the study showed that both the adult learners and their teachers appreciated adult education. The
research findings indicated that socio cultural factors affected the participation of women in
adult education program. The research findings identified the need for various stake holders to
be involved in tackling hurdles that face the adult education program.
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