Adult Literacy, Numeracy & Language - Rilegato

Tett, Lyn; Hamilton, Mary; Hillier, Yvonne

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0335219381 ISBN 13: 9780335219384

Casa editrice: Open University Press, 2006

Riassunto

This book explores the social practice of literacy, numeracy and language and its implications for teaching and learning adult basic skills. Leading international experts argue that literacy, numeracy and language are more than just a set of skills or techniques, but are shaped by the social and cultural context within which they are taking place; the meanings they have for users; and the purposes they serve. This shifts the focus from a narrow, functional and externally imposed definition of literacy, numeracy and language learning, to more open and numerous definitions that focus on what people do with their knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of contexts.

Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Language shows how the social practice approach to learning and teaching can be used to develop more inclusive views of adult literacy, numeracy and language. Bringing together the views of researchers, policy makers and practitioners, it helps readers to develop an understanding of contemporary policy developments and encourages them to examine their own practice as adult basic education teachers, in order to respond more effectively to the needs of their students.

This book is a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers and students on courses in adult and continuing education (particularly basic skills), postgraduate students, and researchers in the field of post-compulsory education.

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Book by TettLyn HamiltonMary HillierYvonne

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Open University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0335219381
• ISBN 13: 9780335219384
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 188
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile