Just found a great article written by David Barton. I am now looking at the history of literacy programmes and this gives a good introduction. Maybe I could look at one particular programme of recent years introduced by a large organisation and discuss positives and negatives? I am sure there would be lots of information and opinions out there. These programmes, as discussed in the article, are aimed at improving economic and social development, which is exactly what I want to research further for this project. The article mentions UNESCO and the EWLP and the efforts of the 1960s. However, it also talks of more recent programmes such as REFLECT by Action Aid and World Education projects in Africa and Asia. I think it is important I look at recent developments in the field.
· NB International Literacy Year 1990 Jomtien Conference, United Nations Literacy decade running until 2012, Education for All
The article mentions how there are many different philosophies on functional literacy and the success of these programmes. Also, how there is still a need for them to improve and adapt.
I definitely need to get focused on my project. I am planning to conduct at least half an hour each day of research for around 4-5 weeks. Hopefully this will give me a good basis for writing my essay in half term.
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