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Download full textde Coulon, Augustin; Meschi, Elena; Vignoles, Anna – Centre for the Economics of Education (NJ1), 2008
A large proportion of the UK adult population has very poor literacy and/or numeracy skills (see the 1999 Moser Report, the 2003 "Skills for Life" Survey and the 2006 Leitch report). In 1999, the Moser report found that approximately 20% of adults in England had severe literacy difficulties, whilst around 40% had some numeracy problems.…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Economically Disadvantaged, Numeracy, Cognitive Tests
Suda, Liz – 2001
This report presents findings from a review of international trends in adult literacy and numeracy to identify innovative programs of interest to Australia. Section 1 offers definitions of literacy. Section 2 outlines the international context. Section 3 has case studies of innovative approaches in four Organization for Economic Cooperation and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Case Studies, Developed Nations
Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit, London (England). – 1993
The six articles in this issue attempt to answer questions that have arisen due to the increase in programs that cross existing or traditional age barriers in literacy education. They draw upon recent and current research and practice both in the United Kingdom and the United States. "Family Literacy: An Intergenerational Approach to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Demonstration Programs, Economic Development
Shohet, Linda, Ed. – Literacy across the CurriculuMedia Focus, 2000
This volume presents articles and information to support and improve literacy practices in schools, the community, and the workplace. Selected article titles are as follows: "Reaching Learners Where They Are" (Linda Shohet); "The Learners' Wall: Experiences in the Health Care System"; "In-Sites: A Study in Workforce…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Annotated Bibliographies
Shohet, Linda, Ed. – Literacy across the CurriculuMedia Focus: Connecting Literacy, Media and Technology in the Schools, Community and Workplace, 1999
This document published biannually, consists of two double issues of a newsletter devoted to literacy across the curriculum in Canada and elsewhere. Each double issue contains the following: feature articles; annotated bibliographies and reviews; local news; conference announcements and other announcements; and descriptions of events and resource…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Annotated Bibliographies
