Developing Adult Literacy: Approaches to Planning, Implementing, and Delivering Literacy Initiatives
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (526 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0855985968 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 306 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Planning and programming with lesson plans and theories." according to Henry Friend. This is a great companion book or even an alternative to " The Complete Theory to Practice Handbook of Adult Literacy" as it covers a lot of similar ground including providing a balance of theory and excercises. It is suitable for the student who is looking to explore theory and practice in a variety of contexts.
Everyone involved in any way with adult literacy promotion, from governments and international organizations to NGOs and community groups, will welcome this book as one whose time has come.” (Adama Ouane, Director) . “Clearly written, well structured and extremely reader-friendly, this book is anchored in practical experience and draws on state-of-the-art research
These are then used to show the wide variety of different ways to develop and manage adult literacy programs.Logically structured into sections, the book sets the scene for beginning to work on adult literacy. It presents the four key concepts of literacy that have shaped much of literacy learning over the last 30 years and the associated approaches. An essential companion for those working in adult literacy, this book is designed to assist and support people who plan, develop, and deliver literacy programs and initiatives for adults. Using a mix of theory and practical real-life examples, the book sets out some of the main concepts of literacy and approaches to adult literacy education used throughout the world. Literacy initiatives are complex and must take into account the local context, resources, scale, and most importantly the purposes of learners, the local community, and other key stakeholders.. Preparation and planning for literacy learning is also covered, followed by a series of practical guides.The authors demonstrate the huge importance of literacy and its power to improve lives, while also showing that the role literacy plays in development is not a simple one and is never a quick fix solution
She worked in the US for twenty years, first at the Highlander Center promoting education for social change, and later as Director of the Center for Literacy Studies. She has worked in a project management capacity in Egypt, Senegal, The Gambia, South Africa, Nepal, and India, and on short-term contracts in other parts of the world.Juliet Merrifield has twenty-five years experience in adult education as both a researcher and practit