The Science of Adult Literacy

Michael Stephen Charles Thomas, Victoria C. P. Knowland and Cathy Rogers

No 145579, The Social Policy and Labor Discussion Paper Series from The World Bank

Abstract: This report considers the science of adult literacy acquisition, with the goal of identifying principles that may improve the effectiveness of adult literacy programs. We define literacy as a continuum, from emerging literacy, through improving literacy, to fluent literacy and we outline the factors that influence how far along that continuum an adult learner is likely to proceed. Four nested levels are identified at which obstacles to literacy progress operate, but to which adult learners may also bring strengths.

Keywords: Educational Sciences; Effective Schools and Teachers; Educational Institutions&Facilities; Gender and Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020-01-01
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