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Leaving the job half done? An analysis of mid-term withdrawals by facilitators in some adult literacy learning programmes

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  • Gizaw, Abiy Menkir
  • Rogers, Alan
  • Warkineh, Turuwark Zalalam

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It is widely recognised that the instructors (facilitators) are key to the success of adult literacy learning programmes; yet in many programmes, a considerable number of facilitators withdraw from teaching mid-term. Although this issue has been noticed, no substantial research has been conducted into the reasons for such withdrawals. Based on interviews with adult literacy organisers and facilitators in a range of contexts in Ethiopia, this paper explores this issue and throws light on the distinctive roles of the adult literacy facilitator, significantly different from the roles of primary school teachers.

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  • Gizaw, Abiy Menkir & Rogers, Alan & Warkineh, Turuwark Zalalam, 2019. "Leaving the job half done? An analysis of mid-term withdrawals by facilitators in some adult literacy learning programmes," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 65(C), pages 194-206.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:65:y:2019:i:c:p:194-206
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2018.08.003
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