Adult literacy as social practice
Subtitle: more than skills
By: Uta Papen.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London : New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
Subjects: Literacy -- Social aspects -- Great Britain; Functional literacy -- Great Britain; Adult education -- Great Britain
Description: "Providing a very contemporary overview of literacy, numeracy and 'English as a Second or Other Language' teaching, this book presents a radically new perspective on reading, writing and numeracy among adults." "Drawing on recent studies in the field of literacy and adult learning and the author's own experience as a researcher and teacher, this book shows what teachers, researchers, students and curriculum developers can gain from understanding the role of literacy in learners' lives, in relation to their families, social networks and their jobs."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.