Understanding the origins of poor literacy and numeracy skills in
adulthood and how to improve them is of major importance when
society places a high premium on proficiency in these basic skills.
This edited collection brings together the results of recent
longitudinal studies that greatly extend our knowledge of what
works in raising skill levels, as well as the social and economic
returns to improvement. Many fundamental research questions in
adult education involve change over time: how adults learn, how
program participation influences their acquisition of skills and
knowledge, and how their educational development interacts with
their social and economic performance. Although a growing number of
longitudinal studies in adult basic education have recently been
completed, this book is the first systematic compilation of
findings and methods. Triangulating findings from different
methodological perspectives and research designs, and across
countries, this text produces convergence on key conclusions about
the role of basic skills in the modern life course and the most
effective ways of enhancing them.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Routledge Research in Education |
| Release date: |
November 2008 |
| First published: |
2009 |
| Editors: |
Stephen Reder
• John Bynner
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
392 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-95858-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-415-95858-X |
| Barcode: |
9780415958585 |
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