FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADULT LEARNERS

Main purpose of this study was to assess the factors associated with adult learners dropout from adult education program. Out of 299 target population 138 respondents were selected by using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. to achieve the objectives and answer the research questions three data collection instruments were utilized in the research design and methodology. These were questionnaire for the learners, interview for the coordinator, cluster adult education supervisor and town education officer and focused group discussion with adult education facilitators. The questionnaire was distributed to 128 learners of the program. This questionnaire included 27 statements to be completed by participants based on the 5 point liker type. The interview was administered for 1 coordinator, 1 cluster supervisor, and 1 town education officer and focused group discussion with 7 facilitators. The data obtained from these instruments were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods. First, the result of the questionnaire was analyzed quantitatively and separately. Next the results of the interview and focus group discussion were analyzed qualitatively.