Articles

Strategies for Promoting Lifelong Education among Adult Learners in Anambra State of Nigeria

Ekwealor, N. E.
Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Okeke, P. M
Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Koledoye, U. L.
Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Published: August 31, 2024 Issue: Vol. 26 No. 2 (2019)

Abstract

The general purpose of the study was to evolve the strategies for promoting
lifelong learning among adult learners in Anambra State. Specifically the study
determined learners, facilitators and curriculum-related strategies for
promoting lifelong learning among adult learners in Anambra State. It adopted
descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 4, 376 adult
learners from 23 adult literacy centres in Anambra State. The sample size was
438 adult learners. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were
anlaysed using mean and standard deviation. Findings reveal eight (8) learners-
related, seven (7) facilitators- related and eight (8) curriculum- related strategies
were needed for the promotion of lifelong learning among adults in Anambra
State.

Keywords: Strategies Lifelong Learning Education Adults Learners