Exploring the Usefulness of Open Systems Theory in Adult Education Organisations: The SCDE in Perspective

Abstract

This paper examines the usefulness of open systems theory in Adult Education (AE) organisations. Attention is placed on SCDE. AE organisations, by virtue of the provision of education to the critical mass of people, make them useful to the development of countries. Their usefulness, however, is felt when they render their services effectively to the people. This paper which is a library research has noted that inadequate funding, lack of effective communication and lack of partnership with the wider society has led to failings of some AE organisations. Devising better means of securing adequate funds for programming and management is the way to go. The SCDE should regularly engage in effective communication and partner with the various publics in implementing her programmes. This will ensure the maximization of success in her programmes. Needs assessment should also be made central in SCDE programmes. It concludes that the SCDE should exhibit a high degree of creativity in resource mobilisation toward programming. This is one surest way of ensuring that the SCDE implement overarching educational programmes that seeks to build quality human capital for Ghana’s development.