NON-FORMAL EDUCATION IN KOYSHA

Abstract

Taking Koysha as its subject of study, this article attempts
to investigate the status of basic literacy and skill-training in the region.
Degree of participation and attendance, reasons for attending and
problems encountered were examined to assess the status. Concerning
skill-tr.atning, types of training given by the CSTCs in the light of
established objectives, impact of training offered and attitude of people
towards such training were assessed A descriptive survey method was
used to collect data. Despite successive attempts made to tackle illiteracy
in the past, the results suggest that the impact is still very low. The
analysis reveals that satisfactory results were not achieved mainly due to
the ad-hoc approach of the programme and lack of commitment of those
involyed To ensure future success, the article proposes. a strategic
approach toward integration of the formal and the non-formal educational
sectors so that literacy programmes and skill-training could have proper
direction and appropriate organisation. To effect this, schools should
serve as mission centres, and traditional institutions and pertinent local
government organisations should be actively involved.