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Adult Literacy Policy and Practice From Intrinsic Values to Instrumentalism

Description

This book explores the gradual evolution of Adult literacy policy from the 1970s using philosophical, sociological and economic frames of reference from a range of perspectives to highlight how priorities have changed. It also offers an alternative curriculum; a transformative model that presents a more socially just different value position.

Keywords

EducationPhilosophy, Theory & Social AspectsTeacher Training & CertificationLanguage Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsSociolinguisticsEducational Policy & ReformTeachingReading & PhonicsLiteracy

2015Book

Author(s)Vicky Duckworth, Gordon Ade-Ojo

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK

ISBN9781137535108

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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