The Science of Adult Literacy

This report considers the science of adult literacy acquisition, with the goal of identifying principles that may improve the effectiveness of adult literacy programs. We define literacy as a continuum, from emerging literacy, through improving literacy, to fluent literacy and we outline the factors that influence how far along that continuum an adult learner is likely to proceed. Four nested levels are identified at which obstacles to literacy progress operate, but to which adult learners may also bring strengths.

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Main Authors: Thomas, Michael S.C., Knowland, Victoria C.P., Rogers, Cathy
Format: Working Paper biblioteca
Language:English
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2020-01
Subjects:ADULT LITERACY, NEUROSCIENCE, MOTIVATION, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, CULTURAL CONTEXT,
Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/324881580449128392/The-Science-of-Adult-Literacy
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/33278
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Summary:This report considers the science of adult literacy acquisition, with the goal of identifying principles that may improve the effectiveness of adult literacy programs. We define literacy as a continuum, from emerging literacy, through improving literacy, to fluent literacy and we outline the factors that influence how far along that continuum an adult learner is likely to proceed. Four nested levels are identified at which obstacles to literacy progress operate, but to which adult learners may also bring strengths.