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Meeting the basic learning needs of the newly literate: China's post-literacy education for the early 21st century

While China has achieved considerable success in its efforts to raise literacy levels, it has been faced with the relapse of many newly literate adults into illiteracy. The consolidation of literacy skills through post-literacy programs is therefore of key importance to the country. This study examines the reasons why adult literates relapse and discusses the problems and modalities of post-literacy education, concluding with recommendations for future post-literacy policy.

While China has achieved considerable success in its efforts to raise literacy levels, it has been faced with the relapse of ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Goudong, Xie; Zhupeng, Zhang
Corporate authors: UNESCO Institute for Education (UIE)
Date: 2003
Geographic subjects: Asia; China
Journal title: International review of education
Resource type: Article
Subjects: Adult and community education; Skills and knowledge; Literacy;

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