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Literacy & numeracy
Last updated on
06 August 2008
Integrated approaches to teaching adult literacy in Australia: practice in community services
This study documents the integration of literacy, language and numeracy skills into vocational training. (NCVER: September 2005) More info >>
The network: South Australian literacy and numeracy network
The literacy and numeracy network provides a coordinated and streamlined source of information, advice, services and programs related to literacy and numeracy learning. (Government of South Australia) More info >>
Meeting kids at the school gate: literacy & numeracy practices of a remote Indigenous Community
This paper discusses the community literate and numerate practices in the Northern Territory, and highlights the continuities and discontinuities through the transition experiences of seven Indigenous students. (AARE: 2006) More info >>
The plurality of literacy and its implications for policies and programmes
This position paper intends to clarify the notion of literacy and to suggest concrete actions through which policymakers and programme providers might more effectively address the needs of learners.
(UNESCO: 2004)
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Literacy for life
The 2006 Global Monitoring Report, Literacy for Life, measures the world's progress towards achieving the six 'Education For All' goals, and especially the one of universal literacy.
(UNESCO: 2005)
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Literacy materials for neo-literates in rural regions
This page presents materials to sustain the literacy skills of neo-literates in the region, and also to provide useful knowledge and information for improving their quality of life. (Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO: AJP Materials) More info >>
Supporting indigenous students achievement in numeracy
This report presents evidence that the development and use of authentic (rich) assessment tasks are extremely valuable in informing teachers, particularly those working in remote Indigenous communities. (Department of education, science and training: 2005) More info >>
Writing the wrongs: international benchmarks on adult literacy
This study draws on extensive international experiences to discover the key factors in successful adult literacy initiatives. (Global Campaign for Education: November 2005) More info >>
Asia-Pacific literacy database
A comprehensive collection of resources on literacy policies and programmes in the Asia Pacific region. (Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO) More info >>