Distance Learning and E-Learning in Non-Formal and Informal Education Among Local Communities in Lagos State, Nigeria

DOI

10.2991/assehr.k.211101.031How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Mass Literacy; Distance Learning; E-learning; Non-formal Education; Informal Education; Local Communities

Abstract

This study examined the incorporation of e-learning and distance learning into the non-formal and informal education programme among local communities in Lagos state, Nigeria. Six research questions were raised to guide the study. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study while the scope covered two Local Government Areas (Shomolu and Eti-Osa LGAs) in Lagos state, Nigeria. The total population was used for the study because of its small size which comprised 47 administrators/supervisors/instructors/volunteers and 150 students as participants of this study. Two research instruments were developed by the researchers to elicit responses from school administrators and students. The first research instrument was a questionnaire titled “Non-formal and Informal Education: Distance Learning and E-learning Community” (NIEDLELC) designed for administrators/supervisors/instructors while the second instrument was titled “Distance Learning and E-Learning in Non-formal and Informal Education Questionnaire” (DLELNIEQ) specifically designed for the learners. Descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and mean score was used to answer all research questions and conclusions were drawn from the findings. Likewise, based on the findings of this study, recommendations were made among others that, awareness about the mass literacy programme should be intensified among local communities; the government should make support services and facilities available to enhance distance learning and e-learning in the non-formal and informal education programme; the administrators should ensure adequate supervision that assures that the goals of non-formal education are fully accomplished.

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© 2021 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rashidat Salisu
AU  - Adebukola Adebiyi
AU  - Olufunmilayo Alli
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/11/13
TI  - Distance Learning and E-Learning in Non-Formal and Informal Education Among Local Communities in Lagos State, Nigeria
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Continuing Education and Technology (ICCOET 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 169
EP  - 174
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211101.031
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.211101.031
ID  - Salisu2021
ER  -