Supervision and Inspection of Adult Literacy Classes in Nigeria: An Overview

Abstract

It is indubitable to say that the roles of supervision and inspection of adult literacy classes cannot be over-emphasized. It is against this backdrop that this paper examines current issues in the supervision and inspection of adult literacy classes in Nigeria. Specifically, the paper discusses the term supervision and inspection in educational programmes, the roles of supervision and inspection in adult literacy classes, the problems of supervision and inspection in Nigeria. The paper concludes that supervision/inspection is done to ensure that things are done as planned to be carried out in an organization. Hence, adult literacy classes need adequate supervision and or inspection in order to identify the strength and weaknesses of the classes; be it in the area of personnel, material and funding and environmental. Recommendations were then proffered for improved practice.

Keywords: Supervision, Inspection, Adult Literacy, Classes, Inspectors, Supervisors