UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION

AND EXTRA MURAL STUDIES

LITERACY CAMPAIGN/SKILLS ACQUISITION

A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL AND

AUTHORIZATION

NOVEMBER 2015

PROJECT TITLE:

EMPOWERING ADULTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT PROPOSAL

PART I

INTRODUCING THE PROJECT

Problem Statement

Project Background

Objectives of the Project

Expected Outcomes of the Project

PART II

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Target Group

Implementation Strategy

Resources and FacilitiesPART III

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

Establishing an Organizational Structure for the Project

Project Advocacy Visit

Assessment of Needs, Resources and Constraints

Data and information gathering methodsPART IV

Project Work PlanBudget BreakdownProject Implementation Schedule Time Frame in days

Supervision

Evaluation

PART I

INTRODUCING THE PROJECT

Problem Statement

The majority of adults (male and female) in the rural areas do not have the

literacy skills and functional skills require for survival and participation in the

development process. A survey carried out shows that a number of them who were

initially literate, after a while relapsed into illiteracy because there are no platforms

for them to match theory with practice.

Project Background

Adult education as an academic field of study is one saddled with the

responsibility of rebuilding the nation through the active process of sensitizing and

also equipping the adult citizenry of the nation with the right tools for sustainable

development. Adult educators are facilitators of change, and are hence referred to

as change agents.

However, a survey of the impact of adult education on development in

contemporary times leaves much to be desired. It is on this premise that I

document and submit this project proposal for due authorization and support. I,

under the umbrella and auspices of the department, in collaboration with other

departments from the university intend to teach for free, participants of the

programme, various entrepreneurial skills that will help supplement their sources

of income thereby reducing their dependency ratio and improve their standard of

living. A survey was carried out in three separate locations viz.; ‘Ibagwa’, ‘Opi’

and ‘Obimo’ which are autonomous communities in Nsukka Local Government

Area of Enugu state.

The data obtained from the survey shows that the most likely suitable

location for the project would be ‘Obimo’, hence I have chosen the community to

be the launching site of the project. With the influence of some of my trusted

friends and advocates who are natives of ‘Obimo’, mobilization in terms of man

power and accommodation has been taking care of. Notwithstanding, there are

other issues which if not properly tackled may hinder the success of the project.

The issues perceived to deter the project from achieving its set aims and objectives

include the following;

i. Inadequate funding,

ii. Low support services,

iii. Shortage of human; and

iv. Materials resources.

This project is new and may have several shortcomings; it is therefore, in

this regard, that I solicit for support and authorization.

Objectives of the Project

The objectives of this project are:

i. To provide participants with basic literacy, functional and entrepreneurial

skills which will enable them to participate effectively and benefit fully

from the development programmes organized for them by government

and development assistance agencies;

ii. To organize educational, social and economic activities for participants

from rural areas where they can learn and practice work skills to enable

them embark on income – generating projects;

iii. Availing them to the numerous opportunities inherent in their societies;

iv. Reducing the menacing rate of illiteracy among the people;

Expected Outcomes

i. At each stage of the project execution, detailed reports will be made on

project activities and research findings.

ii. It is expected that during the baseline survey, detailed demographic and

socio-economic data of the target groups, their literacy levels and socio-

economic problems will be identified.

iii. The project will provide vital information on daily life of different groups

of participants as regards the range of activities performed, their life

skills, the time demands of the various activities and the social

constraints faced by them in carrying out these activities.

PART II

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Target group

The project is for all adults, basically those who are deficient in literacy and

functional skills. The project will also cater for the needs of youths who are out of

school.

Implementation Strategies

The first part of the project will be the preparatory activities, which will be

followed by the training and teaching activities. The second part will be the

training activities and the development of educational/learning materials to respond

to identified learning needs and problems of the target group. The third part of the

project will be the teaching of the relevant literacy and functional skills to the

target group with the educational/learning materials developed.

Resources and Facilities

The project will use educational resources and facilities available in the

community. Literacy classes and functional skills training sessions will be run

simultaneously. Participants will choose their preferred classes based on their

needs. Instructional materials to be used will be borrowed from the department’s

library and returned at the completion of the project.

PART III

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

Five major projects activities are envisaged. These are as are follows:

a. Establishing an Organizational Structure for the Project

b. Project Advocacy Visit

c. Assessment of Needs, Resources and Constraints

d. Development of Educational/Learning Materials

e. Teaching Literacy and Functional Skills Acquisition

Establishing an Organizational Structure for the Project

An organizational structure will be needed in order to determine who will

implement the activities as well as to identify members of the operational bodies

that will help to run the project. An awareness raising and public enlightenment

workshop will be organized.

Project Advocacy Visits

The project focal persons ill visit the local government officials, local

leaders and members of the community to brief them on the nature of the project

and to seek their participation and support as the case may be.

As the project continues, there will be regular visits to the project community and

notable personalities. Project participants will be trained to keep records of

relevant project events and activities. In this way, details of qualitative and

quantitative changes in the overall project goals will be identified for project

evaluation purposes.

Expected Outcomes from visitations and mobilization

The public will be sufficiently enlightened and mobilized about the project,

and highly motivated groups will be identified.

Needs Assessment

A survey of the needs and problems of the target population and the resources

available for and constraints against project implementation will be conducted. The

survey activities which will be carried out will include:

Assessment of the demographic, socio-economic characteristics, educational

needs and problems of the population.

Vocabulary search to identify key words used by the target population in

connection with the identified needs and problems.

Literacy and functional skills.

Standard of living of the average community members.

Data and Information Gathering Methods

The following methods were used in gathering information and data:

questionnaire, focus group discussion, participants’ observations, and structured

interviews.

Table 1. Respondents’ views on problems facing the community in terms of development.

S/N Items SA(4)

A(3)

D(2)

SD(1)

U(1)

Total

1. Lack of political will to fund community development programmes

5 30 25 35 5 100

2. High illiteracy level 25 12 3 50 10 1003. Inadequate and inexperienced

capital and human resources.45 15 100

4. Environmental factors such as natural disasters (flood, storms, drought, rain etc.)

100

5. Youth unemployment 100

Table 2. Analysis of respondents’ views

S/N

Items SA(4)

A(3)

D(2)

SD(1)

U(1)

Total

Mean Inter-pretation

1. Lack of political will to fund community development programmes

2. High illiteracy level 3. Inadequate and

inexperienced capital and human resources.

4. Environmental factors such as natural disasters (flood, storms, drought, rain etc.)

5. Youth unemployment

PART IV

THE PROJECT WORK PLAN

Table 3. Project line of activities

ACTIVITY SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES

1. Study and analysis of the

existing social system in the

project area of location.

Preparation of organization profiles community

profiles, matrices of services and institutional

relationships.

2. Project advocacy visit

(mobilization)

Identification of potential partners, community

forum, face-to-face visits

3. Progress evaluation

4. Launching of the project Short speeches by invited dignitaries, lecturers

present and pioneers of the project

5. Literacy Education Series of talks, lectures and discussion classes

shall be held on the need for education. Basic

literacy skills shall be taught.

6. Skills acquisition Bead making, baking of cakes, entrepreneurial

development training, network marketing

investment and savings.

7. Monitoring, evaluation and

report writing on group

Daily project support activities, back up

training, formative evaluation, report writing

activities and projects.

Project Implementation Schedule Time Frame in days

Days

ACTIVITIES 1 2 3 4 5

I. Establishing An Organizational Structure

Drawing up workshop programmes

Inviting participants and consultants

Conducting the workshop

Selecting potential project

Writing the report

II. Project Advocacy Visit

Meeting with the community leaders and members

Meeting with the LGA officials

Writing report

III. Needs Assessment Survey

Preparing the instruments

Identifying and training field assistance

Conducting the survey

Data analysis

Writing report

Iv. Training Activities

Meeting of project team to discuss survey results

Prioritizing areas of need

Preparing training programme and schedule

Arranging the venue

Preparing training materials

Inviting Trainees

Facilitating and conducting the learning and training

Budget Breakdown

Itemized Budget

i. Mobilization and mobilization materials

ii. Material resources

Activity Cost (N)

Project Advocacy visits3 bottles of Aromatic schnapps…………………… 2,100Transportation……………………………………… 500Organizing public address…………………………. 2,000Production of banners and fliers………………….. 3,000Sub-total……………………………………………. 7,600

Project set up, Literacy materials and skills acquisition equipments Handouts, chalk board, chalks………..…………… 3,000Photographing of events…………………………… 2,000Rental of baking and other kitchen utensils……… 1,500Rental of canopies and chairs (3,000 X 4days).… 12,000Sub-total…………………………………………… 14,500

iii. Invitations

iv. facilitators welfare

Letters and gifts to be given to supporters and collaborating departments and other bodiesDrafting of letters and printing of letters(10 copies X 10N)……………………..…………….. 200Eva wine (6 pieces X 600N)………………………… 3,600Chivita fruit drink (6 pieces X 250)………………… 1,500Sub-total……………………………………………… 5,300

Transportation and feedingTransportation to and fro target location(200 X 10 project assistants)(2000 X 3days)……… 6,0004 bags of sachet water.……………………………… 320Snacks……………………………………………….. 1,500Sub-total……………………………………………... 7,820

GRAND TOTAL N 39,220

Supervision

Members of the project team will supervise the teaching learning sessions and may

therefore have to visit three of the participants before the end of the project.

Review meeting will be held with the project assistants at least twice.

Evaluation

The project will be evaluated both formally and informally. Evaluation will be

carried out through measurements, questionnaires, focus group discussions,

observations and interviews. Also evaluation processes will be on a daily basis.

Process documentation as an action-research technique, will also be used.