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Methods of providing vocational skills to individuals with low literacy levels: the U.S. experience

This research project examined vocational training schemes and techniques for individuals with low or no literacy. Its main objectives were to: analyse how effective these schemes have been in providing training for employment and other income-earning activities; examine major difficulties encountered and ways to overcome them; review technical, financial, institutional and sociocultural implications in the planning and implementation of various types of training schemes and projects for individuals with low literacy levels; and review the specific methods used to provide skills to this group, including conventional methodologies, instructional materials, mass media and the new instructional technologies.

This research project examined vocational training schemes and techniques for individuals with low or no literacy. Its main ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Barbee, David E.
Corporate authors: International Labour Office. Vocational Training Branch
Date: 1986
Geographic subjects: North America; United States
Resource type: Paper
Series name: ILO Vocational Training Branch discussion paper
Subjects: Vocational education and training; Literacy; Employment;

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