Literacy and numeracy in vocational education and training: Review of research
Authors:
Ian Falk, Pat Millar
Publication date: 
31 May 2001
Publication type:
Research summary
Theme:
Teaching and learning > Literacy/numeracy > General
ISBN:
0 87397 677 0 print; 0 87397 678 9 web
The report outlines the major research into literacy and numeracy as related to VET carried out during the 1990s. To do this, it brings together work relevant to the development of notions of literacy and numeracy generally, but focussing on the adult context. It deals with the complexities of the relationships between VET and workplaces and schools as well as the language, literacy, numeracy relationship. The report includes relevant policy developments and practice in the field. All this is seen within a framing of human and social capital and lifelong learning.