This now applies to many forms of literacy instruction too.
Some Pathways Through Which Literacy Improves Productivity, Health,
etc.
Changes self-image and social relations in the household and community
Introduces new reference groups
Changes socio-economic expectations of self and others
Imparts new knowledge and skills
IF SCHOOLING IS THE BEST WAY TO MAKE PEOPLE LITERATE, WHY INVEST IN ADULT EDUCATION?
- Because some populations can't be cost-effectively reached by schooling
- Because literate mothers send and keep their children in school
- Because political and economic turmoil has denied opportunities to
go to school
- Because "de-schooling" is happening in many countries
LESSONS
- Literacy programs are more effective when literacy is an incidental
outcome
- Teaching adults to read is not enough They need basic knowledge too
- While NG0s are often effective in providing literacy education, they
often need capacity building
- Literacy providers will have to become more results oriented
- Scarce resources should be concentrated on programs providing a second
chance for school leavers
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