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Adult literacy research overviews, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008

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Item:1485
Title:Adult literacy research overviews, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008
Authors:Various
Publication date: 18 May 2004 to 22 August 2008
Publication type:Research summary
Theme:Teaching and learning > Literacy/numeracy > General

This suite of overviews provides a comprehensive summary of each of NCVER's managed adult literacy and numeracy research projects funded in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, and subsequently published in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The suite of reports examine a wide range of literacy and numeracy issues - from its definition in policy-making terms, teaching and learning approaches and outcomes, to the professional development needs of literacy practitioners. The research also covers literacy practices and various approaches across Indigenous and ethnic communities, industry, volunteer and community settings.

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2008

Assessing and acknowledging learning through non-accredited community adult LLN programs
PDF icon  PDF, 181 KB  

Investigating the impact of intensive reading methods in adult literacy
PDF icon  PDF, 189 KB  

2008 Complete Set of overviews
Word icon  Word, 1.29 MB  

2007

Community adult language, literacy and numeracy provision in Australia: Diverse approaches
PDF icon  PDF, 174 KB  

Creating learning spaces for refugees: The role of multicultural organisations in Australia
PDF icon  PDF, 607 KB  

Provision and development: Exploring employers? views of literacy, numeracy and employability
PDF icon  PDF, 171 KB  

Sudanese refugee learners: Classroom management strategies to address their English language needs
PDF icon  PDF, 169 KB  

Thinking beyond numbers: Learning numeracy for the future workplace
PDF icon  PDF, 181 KB  

2007 Complete Set of overviews
Word icon  Word, 632 KB  

2006

Reframing adult literacy & numeracy course outcomes: A social capital perspective
PDF icon  PDF, 410 KB  

The professional development requirements of Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme pract
PDF icon  PDF, 433 KB  

Social and economic benefits of improved adult literacy: Towards a better understanding
PDF icon  PDF, 421 KB  

Current and future professional development needs of the language, literacy and numeracy workforce
PDF icon  PDF, 420 KB  

Literacy support for Indigenous people: Current systems and practices in Queensland
PDF icon  PDF, 420 KB  

2005

Literacy, numeracy and alternative dispute resolution
PDF icon  PDF, 171 KB  

Learning numeracy on the job: A case study of chemical handling and spraying
PDF icon  PDF, 180 KB  

Contradicting the stereotype: Case studies of success despite literacy difficulties
PDF icon  PDF, 158 KB  

Using information and communication technologies in adult literacy education
PDF icon  PDF, 172 KB  

Integrated approaches to teaching adult literacy in Australia
PDF icon  PDF, 164 KB  

Future directions for the language, literacy and numeracy National Reporting System
PDF icon  PDF, 179 KB  

Using partnerships to build literacy and numeracy capabilities in communities
PDF icon  PDF, 173 KB  

Economic returns to education and training for adults with low numeracy skills
PDF icon  PDF, 172 KB  

2004

Adult learning through fire and emergency service
PDF icon  PDF, 533 KB  

What is all this learning for? Indigenous adult English
PDF icon  PDF, 536 KB  

Literacy in the new millennium
PDF icon  PDF, 533 KB  

Building sustainable adult literacy policy and provision in
PDF icon  PDF, 539 KB  

A fair go: Factors impacting on vocational education and
PDF icon  PDF, 534 KB  

Adult literacy in call centre and aged care industries
PDF icon  PDF, 528 KB  

Great literacy debates
PDF icon  PDF, 489 KB  

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