YDLC - a literacy campaign in Ethiopia. An introductory study and a plan for further research
This study on the Yemissarch Dimts Literacy Campaigns (YDLC) in Ethiopia provides a description of the campaign and a plan for programme evaluation - Since its start in 1962 the campaign has reached 375 000 illiterates, mainly in rural areas, at present about 100 000 students are enrolled in campaign schools. Though the principal target group were the 15 to 25 years old, so far, the majority of students have been children. YDLC is the outcome of an ecumenical effort and religious institution role in the project is important. Private financial support is provided by the Lutheran World Federation. A grave problem is posed by the great diversity of languages and dialects. Amharic, the national language, is the mother tongue of only one third of the population. As a means of coping with this problem, a simplified variety of Amharic has been introduced. Other problems encountered are lack of motivation in adults, especially women, absenteeism, dropouts and relapse into illiteracy.
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| Format: | book biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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1973
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| Subjects: | Literacy programmes, Motivation, Rural areas, Yemissrach Dimts Literacy Campaign (Ethiopia), |
| Online Access: | https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000164071 |
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| Summary: | This study on the Yemissarch Dimts Literacy Campaigns (YDLC) in Ethiopia provides a description of the campaign and a plan for programme evaluation - Since its start in 1962 the campaign has reached 375 000 illiterates, mainly in rural areas, at present about 100 000 students are enrolled in campaign schools. Though the principal target group were the 15 to 25 years old, so far, the majority of students have been children. YDLC is the outcome of an ecumenical effort and religious institution role in the project is important. Private financial support is provided by the Lutheran World Federation. A grave problem is posed by the great diversity of languages and dialects. Amharic, the national language, is the mother tongue of only one third of the population. As a means of coping with this problem, a simplified variety of Amharic has been introduced. Other problems encountered are lack of motivation in adults, especially women, absenteeism, dropouts and relapse into illiteracy. |
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