Research article

Barriers to Enrollment in Non-Formal Education in Ghana: The Perspective of the Non participants

¹Moses Naiim Fuseini, *²Amadu Musah Abudu and ³Yusif Nuhu

¹Faculty of Integrated Development Studies, University for Development Studies, Wa, Ghana

²Faculty of Education, University for Development Studies, P. O. Box TL 1350,

Tamale, Ghana

³Tamale Polytechnic, Ghana

*Corresponding Authors E-mail: amabudu2012@gmail.com, fmnaiim2010@gmail.com,  nuhu4pd@yahoo.com, Tel No: 00233208293546,  0244708348

Accepted 18 April, 2014

Abstract

Non-Formal Education (NFE) came to prominence when many people were unable to go through the formal educational system. It was to enable the illiterate to become literate. Despite this opportunity, people do not enroll in NFE. This study examined the barriers to enrollment in NFE in the Wa Municipality. The sample size of the study was eighty three (83) non participants selected through purposive sampling. A questionnaire helped in data collection. Data analyses involved using descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney U test. The results show that the major barriers to enrollment in NFE are higher job responsibility, home responsibilities, unsupportive family and friends, not knowing what participating would lead to and low confidence in ability to learn. The study recommends publicity for promoting enrollment in NFE.

Keywords: Non-formal education, barriers, enrollment, settlement type, non participant