Benefits Of Indigenous Language In The Teaching And Learning Of Adult Farmers In Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

The importance of indigenous language in disseminating local information to the local people cannot be overemphasized. This paper is focused on the perceived benefits of indigenous language in the teaching and learning of adult farmers in Delta State. Data was collected from 400 randomly selected farmers in the study area and information was collected with the aid of structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Data analysis was by the use of frequency, percentage, and mean. The importance of indigenous language use in the teaching and learning process was confirmed by farmers in the study area.


Journal of Agriculture and Social Research Vol. 4 (2) 2004: 54-60