Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Language: Policy, Practice and Research (Paperback, Ed)

This book explores the social practice of literacy, numeracy and language and its implications for teaching and learning adult basic skills. Leading international experts argue that literacy, numeracy and language are more than just a set of skills or techniques, but are shaped by the social and cultural context within which they are taking place; the meanings they have for users; and the purposes they serve. This shifts the focus from a narrow, functional and externally imposed definition of literacy, numeracy and language learning, to more open and numerous definitions that focus on what people do with their knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of contexts. Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Language shows how the social practice approach to learning and teaching can be used to develop more inclusive views of adult literacy, numeracy and language. Bringing together the views of researchers, policy makers and practitioners, it helps readers to develop an understanding of contemporary policy developments and encourages them to examine their own practice as adult basic education teachers, in order to respond more effectively to the needs of their students.This book is a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers and students on courses in adult and continuing education (particularly basic skills), postgraduate students, and researchers in the field of post-compulsory education.

General

Imprint:	Open University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	Lyn Tett • Mary Hamilton • Yvonne Hillier
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
Edition:	Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-335-21937-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Adult education
LSN:	0-335-21937-3
Barcode:	9780335219377

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