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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2010, Vol. 1(3) 64-73

An Investigation into Students’ Attitude Towards Adult Education Programmes: the Case of Ghana

Ernest AMPADU

pp. 64 - 73

Publish Date: November 30, 2010  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

The purpose of this was to examine students’ attitude toward adult education programmes in Ghana as well as the challenges facing adult education students. The study employed a mixed method approach using a semistructured questionnaire and interviews as means of data collection. The study revealed that, the participants were aware of the importance adult education programmes for both individual and national development and this was reflected in their attitudes towards such programmes. Despite these positive attitudes, the participants could not hide their grievances regarding high cost for the programme as well as the huge travel cost and time. The results strongly support the need for the government and adult education authorities to be more pro-active in providing adult education programmes, financial support and scholarship for students to motivate more people to enroll in such programmes for national development.

Keywords: Attitudes, adult education, development


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
AMPADU, E. (2010). An Investigation into Students’ Attitude Towards Adult Education Programmes: the Case of Ghana. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 1(3), 64-73.

Harvard
AMPADU, E. (2010). An Investigation into Students’ Attitude Towards Adult Education Programmes: the Case of Ghana. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 1(3), pp. 64-73.

Chicago 16th edition
AMPADU, Ernest (2010). "An Investigation into Students’ Attitude Towards Adult Education Programmes: the Case of Ghana". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 1 (3):64-73.