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Integrated Approaches to Literacy and Skills Development: Examples of Best Practice in Adult Learning Programmes
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2021
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has launched a new publication, "Integrated Approaches to Literacy and Skills Development: Examples of Best Practice in Adult Learning Programmes." This new compilation showcases 21 adult education programmes that demonstrate promising approaches to integrating literacy, life skills and…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Lifelong Learning
Signposts to Literacy for Sustainable Development
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (NJ1), 2008
The two studies included in this volume, both dealing with the subject of literacy and sustainable development, are joint winners of the 2004-2005 International Award for Literacy Research, sponsored jointly by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Hamburg, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Canadian…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Functional Literacy, Literacy Education, Lifelong Learning
A Comparative Survey of Seven Adult Functional Literacy Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Richmond, Edmun B. – 1986
A study compares the adult functional literacy campaigns and programs developed in seven African nations: the Gambia, Liberia, Mali, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, and Seychelles. After an introductory chapter outlining the background of African adult functional literacy efforts and some of the constraints on them, the second chapter gives an overview of…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, African Languages, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education
Improving the Quality of Basic Education, Volume 5. Country Papers: Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Kenya, Uganda. Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (11th, Barbados, October 29-November 2, 1990).
Commonwealth Secretariat, London (England). – 1990
Commonwealth Ministries of Education were asked to report on how they are undertaking the improvement of the quality of basic education in their respective countries. The papers in this volume focus on: (1) Brunei Darussalam; (2) Canada; (3) Kenya; and (4) Uganda. Charts and statistical data support each country's report. (EH)
Descriptors: African Studies, Basic Skills, Canadian Studies, Comparative Education
New Directions in Language Teaching in Sub-Saharan Africa. A Seven-Country Study of Current Policies and Programs for Teaching Official and National Languages and Adult Functional Literacy.
Richmond, Edmun B. – 1983
During colonial times, education in Africa was based on the European system of education, and the European languages remained the only languages taught in schools. These languages were often taught by poorly trained teachers who passed their errors on to students. Major policy revisions and modifications in language education, teacher training,…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Colonialism, Comparative Education, Cultural Context
FUNCTIONAL LITERACY AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, A STUDY OF CANADIAN CAPABILITY TO ASSIST WITH THE WORLD CAMPAIGN TO ERADICATE ILLITERACY.
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KIDD, J. ROBY – 1967
A STUDY WAS MADE OF THE FEASIBILITY OF CANADIAN ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING NATIONS IN THE WORLD LITERACY CAMPAIGN. NEEDS FOR SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL, MASS MEDIA SERVICES, LITERATURE BUREAUS AND LIBRARIES, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, AUDIOVISUAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, AND PROVISION FOR TEACHER EDUCATION, WOMEN'S EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH AND…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Consultants, Cooperative Planning, Developing Nations