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What does it mean to be a 'professional'?: the challenges of professionalization for adult literacy and basic education

There is a growing demand in the US, UK, Australia and Canada for the field of adult literacy and basic education to professionalize. Adult literacy and basic education is largely taught by part-time teachers and volunteer tutors. These 'unqualified' practitioners could be required to obtain some form of adult education certification as has already happened in 12 American states. Various interpretations of what professionalism means are described, as are ways in which such professionalism may occur.

There is a growing demand in the US, UK, Australia and Canada for the field of adult literacy and basic education to ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Quigley, B. Allan
Date: 2006
Geographic subjects: North America; Canada
Resource type: Book chapter
Subjects: Literacy; Qualifications; Adult and community education;
Teaching and learning; Employment show more

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