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Direct linkTuijnman, Albert C. – International Journal of Educational Research, 2003
Judging by their literacy proficiency scores, Nordic countries stand out from others. Their consistently high scores are intriguing and make their populations interesting benchmarks for other countries that participated in the International Adult Literacy Survey. This article addresses the question of whether there are any specific…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Public Support
Download full textSenese, Donald J. – 1983
Several factors have been involved in elevating education as a prime issue of national concern. One such factor has been the advent of new technologies; another has been the report by the National Commission on Excellence which found a steady decline in Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, an increase in adult illiteracy, selection of nonrigorous…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Course Selection (Students), Education Courses
Senese, Donald J. – 1983
Several factors have been involved in elevating education as a prime issue of national concern. One such factor has been the advent of new technologies; another has been the report by the National Commission on Excellence which found a steady decline in Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores, an increase in adult illiteracy, selection of nonrigorous…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Course Selection (Students), Education Courses
