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Direct linkSt. Clair, Ralf; Sandlin, Jennifer A. – Adult Basic Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal for Adult Literacy Educational Planning, 2004
"Illiteracy" is still a powerful concept in adult literacy education. St. Clair and Sandlin examine the use of the term and the policies and programs it currently justifies. The authors argue that the concept of illiteracy should be avoided due to its inherent deficit focus.
Descriptors: Illiteracy, Adult Literacy, Educational Policy, Adult Basic Education
