NCVER - Adult literacy research overviews, 2008

Item:	2032
Title:	Adult literacy research overviews, 2008
Authors:	Various
Publication date:	22 August 2008
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 late 2006. 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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Assessing and acknowledging learning through non-accredited community adult LLN programs

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Investigating the impact of intensive reading methods in adult literacy

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A new social capital paradigm for adult literacy: Partnerships, policy and pedagogy

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Research summary Adult literacy research overviews, 2007
Research summary Adult literacy research overviews, 2006
Research summary Adult literacy research overviews, 2005
Research summary Adult literacy research overviews, 2004
Research report Literacy support for Indigenous people: Current systems and practices in Queensland
Research report Current and future professional development needs of the language, literacy and numeracy workforce
Research report The professional development requirements of Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme practitioners
Research report Reframing adult literacy and numeracy course outcomes: A social capital perspective
Research summary Reading between the lines: Summing up adult literacy and numeracy research - Breakfast briefing exhibits
Program Adult literacy research program