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A decade of literacy: policy, programs and perspectives

This report is concerned with adult literacy policy and research, and seeks to investigate what initiatives have be ... Show more
This report is concerned with adult literacy policy and research, and seeks to investigate what initiatives have been undertaken in recent years, and how they have been designed to improve vocational and lifelong learning opportunities. It is also interested in whether new program and policy developments in the UK and elsewhere will have an effect on the current Australian situation. The authors hope that by revisiting past perceptions of adult literacy in Australia, and considering them alongside the present situation, they may arrive at a more informed understanding of future possibilities. The first stage of the project focuses on the last decade of adult numeracy and literacy policy developed by the Australian Federal government. The report then goes on to discuss several key themes associated with adult literacy, looks at what has and hasn’t worked in improving vocational and/or lifelong learning outcomes, and finally examines overseas practice in literacy policy and programs which might be influential on Australia. Show less

Authors: Castleton, Geraldine; McDonald, Marya

Corporate authors: Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium (ALNARC)

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: ALNARC national research program

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Literacy; Numeracy ... [+] Show more

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A decade of literacy: policy, programs and perspectives