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Writing the wrongs: invest in adult literacy now!

This article begins by stating the author's argument that present under-investment in adult literacy is a global scandal. Based on detailed consultation with programs in 35 countries and advice from people in over 50 countries, the article shows that there is a strong consensus about what policy makers and practitioners should do. Insights from this work have been combined into a series of benchmarks to guide future research and initiate new investment in adult literacy.

This article begins by stating the author's argument that present under-investment in adult literacy is a global scandal. ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Archer, David
Corporate authors: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (England and Wales) (NIACE)
Date: 2006
Journal title: Convergence
Resource type: Article
Subjects: Literacy; Quality; Policy;
Research; Teaching and learning show more

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