Thesis (M.ED. (Adult Education)) --University of Limpopo, 2009 / This report describes the research carried out at Reakgona Adult Learning Centre at
Seshego, which is 11 km North-West of Polokwane, the capital city of Limpopo
province. The main aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of programmes
designed for the mentally disabled adults.
For me to achieve the outlined aim, I formulated the following research question:
• How do programmes designed for the mentally disabled adults benefit them in
their everyday lives?
In an attempt to answer the above question I decided to undertake an exploratory study to
get insight into programmes offered at Reakgona Adult Learning Centre.
For me to evaluate if the programmes could have beneficial impact to the target group I
looked into the aims and objectives of the programmes at Reakgona Adult Learning
Centre. I also took into consideration the vocational training needs of adults with mental
disability. The characteristics of programmes and the possibilities for improving the
programmes designed for the mentally disabled adults were also considered. Chapter 1;
was concluded by describing the scope of the study.
In chapter 2; I formulated the assumptions about factors that could contribute towards the
provision of effective programmes. The factors are vocational training programmes, basic
literacy and numeracy skills, life skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills and
self-help skills. After reading relevant documents on people with mental disabilities,
conducting exploratory interviews with people on the field and based on my preliminary
visit to Reakgona Adult Learning Centre, I came up with other factors that could
contribute towards the provision of effective programmes. They are Centre Based Support Programmes and assessment programmes. This chapter was concluded by
definition of the key concepts.
This chapter was concluded by
definition of the key concepts.
In chapter 3; I described the design of the study. The main focus of this chapter was to
discuss the two tracks of data collection. The first track was about reviewing and
interrogating admission policy document of Reakgona Adult Learning centre while the
second track had to do with data collection. I also explained how the collected data was
analysed using qualitative data analysis method. This chapter was concluded with the
reflections, which is about my experiences during the research process.
Chapter 4; presented the empirical results of the study. It gave an account of the
programmes, which are offered at the centre and the extent to which these programmes
are of benefit to the target group. It also provided the description of the centre, vision,
mission, aims and objectives, types of programmes and their characteristics. The
hierarchical structure of the role players is also outlined.
The final chapter (five) presented the final conclusion based on the findings of this study.
It gave the overall conclusion of what the researcher has discovered during the research
process and account on programmes, which might be effective for the mentally disabled
adults at Reakgona Adult Learning centre. Recommendations for the improvement of the
programmes were also outlined. This chapter was concluded with the recommendations
for further study.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/856 |
| Date | January 2009 |
| Creators | Mathikithela, Maite Sara |
| Contributors | Mabasa, H.D. |
| Publisher | University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus) |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | viii, 112 leaves |
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