Millican, Juliet

There are many different ways to manage adult literacy programmes. This book will help those who plan and develop literacy initiatives make their decisions based on an understanding of ideas, values, and principles. It explains how to take into account the local context, and the purposes of learners, the local community, and other key stakeholders. […]

Adult Literacy: A Handbook for Development Workers is written for agency staff with no formal training in adult education who have to respond – as planners, trainers, or teachers – to requests for literacy skills. It sets out to deepen their understanding of literacy and its importance in the process of development and change.