New ways of thinking about how language, literacy and numeracy skills are taught has coincided with a fundamental policy change in the vocational education and training sector. A major development has been the integration of literacy, language and numeracy skills into vocational training. The complexity of the issues makes it important to gain a…

The aim of this report was to analyze, through a desktop audit, international trends in adult literacy policy and programs. The audit includes an examination of the significant research undertaken, and policy statements made by international institutions such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the…

This June 2003 issue of "Federal Literacy Facts" contains the following sections: (1) Parliamentary Committee Releases Groundbreaking Report on Literacy; (2) Key Recommendations from the Report; (3) Literacy Community's Strength Influences Committee Members; (4) What's Next: Where Do the Recommendations Go from Here?

The book "Make Lemonade," by Virginia Euwer Wolff, consists of 66 short chapters in which a stream of consciousness-like style is used to tell the story of a young unwed mother of two children and her 14-year-old babysitter who wants to earn money to attend college and improve her life. This 7-page guide contains teaching suggestions for…

International Literacy Day, observed September 8 and at events throughout the week, focuses attention on worldwide literacy issues and needs. Because International Literacy Day coincides with the beginning of a new school year in many countries, classroom teachers use this special day to recognize the importance of literacy in the lives of…

The approach to literacy of which Paulo Freire is the major spokesman is discussed. Presented are a theoretical overview of his approach to literacy, how literacy projects are conducted, and some reflections on the approach from the standpoint of the literacy worker. (Author/SC)

Article presents a methodology for collecting and analysing data pertinent to the question...what is the role of the Indian university in adult literacy education? (Author/RK)

Voices concern for growing number of illiterate adults in world and quality and limitation of reading materials available to those who do acquire reading skills. (DS)

Discusses the background and philosophies of Paulo Freire, a Brazilian reformer, who set up adult literacy programs in Brazil and Chile. (JF)

Article describes an adult education training program in two urban regions of Iran. (MM)

Article comments on problems of other countries in developing their level of adult literacy. (MM)

Study compares the Dolch list to the Corpus list, and points out certain limitations of the Dolch list, especially in regard to secondary remedial reading programs and adult literacy programs. (Author/GB)

Author examines ways in which the current debate on the moral status of society affects education. His examination evolves out of a critical analysis of Paulo Freire's writings on literacy and literacy training. (Editor)

Discusses the current state of the Right to Read Program and outlines future developments. (JF)

A statewide concentrated literacy campaign using Operation Alphabet telecasts was launched in Florida in 1963. This article relates the history of the campaign, describes Operation Alphabet, and evaluates some of the instructional procedures used. (PT)