On Literacy Legislation. Reflections on the Movement for Canadian Literacy's "Organizing Adult Literacy and Basic Education in Canada." New Myths for the 90's: Workplace Literacy and Free Trade.

Craig, Charles W.; Quigley, B. Allan

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ERIC Number: EJ460775

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Publication Date: 1992

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On Literacy Legislation. Reflections on the Movement for Canadian Literacy's "Organizing Adult Literacy and Basic Education in Canada." New Myths for the 90's: Workplace Literacy and Free Trade.

Craig, Charles W.; Quigley, B. Allan

Adult Basic Education, v2 n1 p42-52 Fall 1992

Craig raises concerns about the Movement for Canadian Literacy's proposal in terms of jurisdictional and organization issues regarding literacy and government role. Quigley examines the notion that workplace literacy is a panacea for economic development and warns of dangers in a major shift of funding to this form of literacy. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Economic Development, Foreign Countries, Free Enterprise System, Government Role, Misconceptions, Outcomes of Education, Position Papers, Workplace Literacy

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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