Australian adult literacy programs feature the use of volunteer tutors, emphasis on personal growth, and fostering of self-esteem. (SK)

Reviews recent literature about literacy and the aged and maintains there is a need for empirical research into the perceptions of reading and writing needs and interests of the elderly themselves. The effects of societal expectations of the elderly on their reading/writing behavior and interests should also be examined. (JAC)

The Education for All (EFA) goal of increasing adult literacy by 50 percent reflects two simple facts: first, primary school attendance has positive effects, including better family health and increased productivity; and second, when parents learn to read, more children go to school. So why haven't more countries and donors supported adult…

This collection of Spanish language papers on adult literacy education includes the following: "Sistematizacion: Un Instrumento Pedagogico en los Proyectos de Desarrollo Sustenable" [Systematization: A Pedagogic Instrument in Projects of Sustainable Development] (Joao Francisco de Souza); "Estudio Cualitativo de la Investigacion…

Gives a background on the various adult/non-formal education programs drawn up since Indian independence, and discusses the needs, aspirations, and problems supported by facts and figures. (Editor)

Reviews literacy campaigns, continuing education, and other programs for adults in China, Vietnam, and the U.S.S.R. (SK)

Apathy, indifference, and neglect has characterized adult education for women in India. The National Adult Education Programme must focus attention and funding on women if the extremely low percentage of female literacy is to be improved. (SK)

Discusses the current situation (along with changes and specific developments over the past 13 years) in France regarding illiteracy. Describes the beginnings of the struggle against illiteracy and poverty; the organization of literacy work; the move from literacy to basic education; the future for literacy work in France; and the lack of…

Describes the achievements of Frank Laubach, founder of Laubach Literacy International, pioneer of a pragmatic method of literacy instruction and advocate of volunteer literacy tutoring. Compares Laubach's ideas with those of Paulo Freire. (SK)

In South Africa, adult literacy is vaguely acknowledged and thought to be worthy, but on the whole, industrialists, educators, and political activists ignore it. This article outlines what has been done to promote adult literacy, looks critically at the present situation, and spells out constraints. Focuses on the impact of political factors. (JOW)

Suggests that adult literacy workers, as producers or consumers of research, need to become more self-consciously aware of the effects of writing in the construction of knowledge. (SK)

Some of the thinking behind a popular state model for workplace-based education in South Australia is presented, and national implications are discussed. (LB)

Some special issues of concern regarding adult literacy in the South Pacific are considered and questions are posed that go beyond the provision of classes and materials. Language diversity, ideological issues, adult literacy planner's profiles, and planning and training are among the topics discussed. (18 references) (LB)

Proposes five system-level changes (reorganize public and private education, include learners in decision making, interact with traditional systems, view literacy education as marketable, and recognize merits of adult literacy education) and five practitioner action steps (rediscover passion, take risks, interact, stretch boundaries, and hold to a…