The Struggle and Problems Facing Nigerian Adult Educators: A Case Study.

Overview & Synopsis

A study was conducted to determine the handicaps and problems facing Nigerian adult educators. The sample population was 90 adult educators drawn from both the public higher institutions and voluntary adult education agencies in Nigeria. The Educational Handicaps and Problem Questionnaire (EHPQ) developed from the study of Brunner and Nicholls (1960) was administered to adult educators in public higher institutions and voluntary agencies. Both groups of adult educators identified research, methodology, retention of competent professional staff, and definition of adult education as the major handicaps and problems in their field. The study concluded that both education policymakers and adult education agencies should work together in finding solutions to the problems of adult educators. Adult educators should be involved in enabling the university extension and colleges to capitalize on the vast network of relationships with voluntary agencies and faculties. (Author/KC)