Learner and Functionary Response to Adult Literacy Programs in India: A Case of Uttarakhnad State

  • S. B. JOSHI Department of Management Studies Graphic Era (deemed to be) University, India
  • N. S. BOHRA Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era (deemed to be) University, India

Abstract

This study measuring the responses of learners and functionaries to the adult literacy programs in India and Uttarakhnad an Indian state is taken as model case. In-depth unstructured interviews and participant-observation is used. Having studied extensively various reports, articles, journals and survey data it is pertinent to suggest an effective model of adult education that is executable, desirable, acceptable, functional, result oriented which can be monitored and tracked frequently. To address these requirements “Technologically Inclusive Adult Education (TIAE)” has been suggested.

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Published
2020-01-20
How to Cite
JOSHI, S. B.; BOHRA, N. S.. Learner and Functionary Response to Adult Literacy Programs in India: A Case of Uttarakhnad State. Journal of Research in Educational Sciences, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 12, p. 10-17, jan. 2020. ISSN 2068-8407. Available at: <https://journals.aserspublishing.eu/jres/article/view/4247>. Date accessed: 03 july 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.14505//jres.v10.12.02.