Research
Contradicting the stereotype: Case studies of success despite literacy difficulties
- Item:
- 1590
- Title:
- Contradicting the stereotype: Case studies of success despite literacy difficulties
- Authors:
- Peter Waterhouse, Crina Virgona
- Publication date:
- 12 October 2005
- Type:
- Research report
- Themes:
- Teaching and learning > Literacy/numeracy > General
- Students and individuals > Careers and pathways > Attitudes to learning
- Students and individuals > Learner groups > Adult learners
- Teaching and learning > Generic skills > Teaching and learning generic skills
- ISBN:
- 1 920896 73 2 print; 1 920896 74 0 web
It is well documented that individuals with poor verbal, reading and writing skills face disadvantages. However, many individuals with such difficulties lead successful lives. This project investigated the ways in which ten individuals have achieved success despite difficulties with literacy and learning. The life stories are presented in digital form on an accompanying CD-ROM, which is a useful resource for adult literacy practitioners. It is hoped that the stories and this report will encourage adult literacy educators and policy makers to rethink some of the assumptions and taken-for-granted-'truths' about individuals with literacy difficulties.
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