Lack of motivation among the learners is one of the reasons for the increasing dropouts in Non-Formal Education.
From over 9,000 learners two years ago, the number came down to 7,000 in 2016.
To address this gap, a four-day Conference on Capacity-Building for NFE instructors is underway in the capital.
The conference will equip the instructors and Community Learning Centre Managers with knowledge and skills to enhance teaching and learning.
Many people have benefitted as a result of NFE programme in the country.
But, teachers’ low capability, inadequate advocacy programmes, and lack of regular and consistent monitoring continue to ail the program.
Absence of support and evaluation mechanism also adds to the woes.
“We have to motivate people and that has been very difficult for us. If we are able to provide adequate skills, if we are able to equip them with the knowledge and skills, I think it will make the difference in the adult literacy programme,” said Norbu Gyeltshen of the Department of Adult and Higher Education.
The instructors will be trained to handle and manage NFE centres.
Given the increasing demand from learners for diversity in the programme offered, the conference will address programme diversity and enhance literacy.
“We want to look at the good practices that happen in other countries like India, Bangladesh, Korea, and Thailand. We have 11 speakers for those four countries who would be sharing with us the good practices of managing the community learning centres,” said Norbu Gyeltshen.
