Factors affecting the implementation of literacy programmes in adult education in Nyeri Central District, Nyeri County, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence the implementation of Adult literacy programmes in Nyeri Central District Nyeri County. The objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between availability of teaching/learning resources and implementation of adult literacy programmes, establish the influence of teaching methods on the implementation of adult literacy programmes and to examine the role of the government, Faith Based Organizations and Non-governmental organizations in the implementation of adult literacy programmes. 110 questionnaires were given out and 106 returned hence a return rate of 96.6%. The data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme. Data presentation format used tables, pie charts and bar graphs. The study found that most of the adult literacy programmes did not have basic education resources required by adult learners. Findings on teaching methods used showed that some teaching methods were better and more effective for adult learners than others. On funding the government played the greatest role. Among the recommendations were that the government and other organizations should financially support the literacy programmes