DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION

The study investigated the impact of mobile technology integration in the learning
experience of trainees in catering schools in Benin Metropolis, Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and examined. The sample size for the study was made up of 100 trainees which were randomly selected from the 10 catering schools in Benin Metropolis. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. An analysis of data was done using frequency count and percentages. The major finding from the study include that there is low extent of application of mobile technology into teaching and learning activities in catering schools in Benin Metropolis. It was concluded that there is a significant impact of mobile technology integration in the learning experience of trainees in catering schools in Benin Metropolis. The study recommended among others that there should be collaboration between the government and catering schools to invest in the development of robust infrastructure to support the integration of mobile technology in catering schools. This should include ensuring reliable internet connectivity, access to devices such as tablets or laptops, and the availability of technical support services.

This study focused on assessing women’s contribution to national development in the Akure-North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The objectives of the study were to identify the problems affecting women's contribution to national development, ascertain the ways women contribute to the development of the country, find out the measures put in place by the government to support women's participation in development activities, investigate the ways culture has affected the contribution of women to national development and find out the influence of religion on the participation of women in development activities. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and questionnaire served as the instrument for data collection. Findings from the study revealed the problems affecting women’s contribution to national development in the area are low level of education, poverty, religious beliefs and practices, cultural practices, Ignorance, lack of support from the government, too many home responsibilities, lack of support from men, gender stereotype, Poor participation of women in politics and
the low interest on the part of women. It was concluded that culture and religion have a great influence on women's contributions to national development. The researcher recommended that the government need to intervene, proffering a more
lasting and sustainable solution to gender equality and formal and specific organized steps should be taken by the non-government organization and agencies to help protect the fundamental human rights of women

This study was designed to investigate the assessment of the factors influencing the non-participation of women in community development programmes: A case study of Oredo local government area of Edo state. The sample for the study comprises of 75 women selected from government workers, teachers and traders in Oredo local government through simple random sampling procedure. The research design used for this study is the survey and the questionnaire was used for the collection of data. The analysis of the data lead to the following findings women don’t participate in community development programmes and that the level of their participation is at the lowest ebb, that husband and societal values is a hindrance to women participation, culture and religion also impede women’s participation, also education help to encourage women to participate in community development programmes. It was therefore recommended that community leaders should be those that could be trusted by the entire community, campaign for women participation should be made more effective through the use of local dialects, necessary mechanism should be put in place through which the women’s felt need can be met and more women should be involve in the planning and policy making in all aspect of our national life and development.

Women empowerment has been a critical area of focus for governments, organizations,and researchers worldwide. It refers to the process of equipping women with the necessary knowledge, resources, and skills to participate fully in social, economic, and political spheres.One effective approach to promoting women's empowerment is through skill acquisition programmes, which provide independence, and enhance theiroverall well-being. Even though women make up around 50% of the world's population, they have historically had less authority since certain civilizations maintain patriarchal cultures. They have been given the primary duties of taking care of the household, their husbands, and raising children as full-time housewives,despite the fact that they have historically been disfavored by societal,cultural,and religious views. Inequality between men and women was created by this circumstance,which severely disenfranchised women.

This study was carried out to examine management structure for enhancing teaching in adult
literacy centres in Edo State. The study was carried out to examine the management structures in
enhancing teaching and learning in adult literacy centres, examine the relationship between the
management structures and effective teaching and learning in adult literacy centres, examine the
challenges in managing adult literacy centres, and suggest ways for improving on good
managerial structures in adult literacy centres in Nigeria. The survey design was adopted and the
simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprises
of management staff of adult literacy centres Edo State. In determining the sample size, the
researcher conveniently selected 100 respondents were validated. Self-constructed and validated
questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were
analyzed using frequency tables and mean scores. While the hypotheses will be tested using
Pearson correlation statistical tool, SPSS v23. The result of the findings reveals that the
management structures in enhancing teaching and learning in adult literacy centres includes:
planning, leading, organizing, controlling. Furthermore, the result of the findings reveals that the
ways for improving on good managerial structures in adult literacy centres in Nigeria includes:
adequate provision of fund, delegating duties and ensuring the free flow of information, adequate
motivation of workers, and proper planning and execution. Therefore, it is recommended that the
state agency for Adult and Non-Formal Education, should adopt the strategies for effective
management of adult education within the state. The agency should also organize workshops for
facilitators and other staff on adult education management strategies. This will take care of the
irregularities identified in their management practices. To mention but a few

The study assessed the effectiveness of Adult Education Programme in
promoting the socio economic Development of Esan West Local Government. Five
research questions were raised to guide the study. The descriptive survey research was adopted for the Study. The population and
Sample size of the study was made up of 2000 people in Esan West local government and
100 as the sample size in Esan West Local Government. The instrument for the study was
a questionnaire titled "The effectiveness of Adult Education Programme in promoting the
Socio-economic Development of Esan West Local Government". Simple percentage
method of data analysis was used in analyzing the data gotten from the respondents. The
findings in the study revealed that Youth skill development programme In community, Intimate vocational skill programme in my community and different trainings available
for workers in Esan you West Local Government are the available Adult and programme
in Esan West Local Government, I am currently enrolled in the adult education
programme in my area, I became aware of Adult Education Programme through Radio
advertisement , The primary reasons for your participation in adult education programme
is to raise my economic , To be able to read and write or acquire skills of reading and
writing and calculation are level of participation of people in adults education programme
in Esan West Local Government, Adult Education Programme can help address
unemployed and underemployment problem in the community , Adult Education
Programme can contribute to poverty reduction efforts and you in the community, Vocational skill programme can contribute to socio economic development in Esan West
Local Government , Specific skills are most beneficial for adults to acquire through
education to enhance socio-economic development are ways Adult can promote socio
economic development in Esan West Local Government, It helps the adult in their daily
Life, The people are familiar with adult education programmes are how People in Esan
West Local Government perceive Adult Education Programme, The study recommends that; There should be sufficient awareness about Adult
Education Programme in Esan West Local Governmen, Adult Education Programme
should be more inclusive and accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds and
communities within Esan West Local Government, The use of technology Should be
integrated into adult

ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to ascertain the socio-economic factors affecting the educational growth of adolescents in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State..
The study consist of five chapters and each has vital information regarding to the topic under study. Chapter one consist of general introductions and research questions, three research questions were raised which include:
(1)What are the attributes of educational growth?
(2)What is the impact of socio-economic status on educational growth?
(3)What role has socio-economic factor such as educational level, occupational level and income to play in the educational growth of an adolescent?
The chapter two focused on literature review on the meaning of concepts used and counter-montions were critically evaluated, the relationship between socio-economic factors and educational growth was drawn.
The chapter three if this study centered on research methodology and design. The simple random sampling technique was used to select the sampling size. A total of 100 questionnaires were administered to five selected schools within Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, 20 questionnaire were distributed to each school.
In chapter four, the administered questionnaires were analyzed and interpreted. The findings revealed that there is a high rate of influence of socio-economic status on the educational growth of adolescents in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. Other findings were revealed in this chapter.
Chapter five, contains general discussion of findings, summary of research, conclusion reached and recommendation put forward to eliminate the constraint facing the educational growth of adolescents.