About This Publication
Literacy skills often underpin successful learning across the curriculum, whilst building confidence and self-esteem in adult learners that is so crucial to success in every area of life.
This Lifeline provides an insight into the context in which adult literacy takes place. It explores the main issues of teaching and learning literacy as well as giving practical information and examples of good practice that could be used to develop provision and professional development. Examining what motivates learners to improve their literacy skills, it offers ways of promoting participation and carrying out initial screening and assessment. Using clear examples and case studies throughout, the guide presents useful and constructive advice and highlights effective teaching strategies in delivering literacy.
This Lifeline provides an insight into the context in which adult literacy takes place. It explores the main issues of teaching and learning literacy as well as giving practical information and examples of good practice that could be used to develop provision and professional development. Examining what motivates learners to improve their literacy skills, it offers ways of promoting participation and carrying out initial screening and assessment. Using clear examples and case studies throughout, the guide presents useful and constructive advice and highlights effective teaching strategies in delivering literacy.