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Demand-side factors in adult foundation learning programmes: a review of the international literature completed for the Department of Labour

This paper presents a review of international literature concerned with the demand-side barriers to the provision a... Show more
This paper presents a review of international literature concerned with the demand-side barriers to the provision and take-up of adult foundation learning programs. It focuses on factors that have an effect on the facilitation and provision by employers of these programs as well as the demand from adult learners for foundation-level learning. It also examines government policies and initiatives designed to address these factors. The review covers literature from Australia, the US, the UK and Canada, from 1996 onwards. In New Zealand the term foundation learning for adults refers to literacy and numeracy programs as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs. In the other countries reviewed, this field is variously termed adult basic education (ABE), adult and community education (ACE) and basic skills. Show less

Authors: Tomoana, Joy; Heinrich, Jill

Corporate authors: Te Haeata Education and Training Services (New Zealand) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: North America; Oceania; Europe ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Literacy; Numeracy; Language ... [+] Show more