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Peer reviewedCastleton, Geraldine – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2002
Examines the nature and effects of predominant understandings or formulations of the relationship between literacy and work. Evaluates what workplace literacy programs have typically been designed to do. Discusses possible ways for future programs to create real opportunities for all participants to be truly involved in the process of workplace…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Discourse Analysis, Literacy, Program Effectiveness
Download full textCastleton, Geraldine; Ovens, Carolyn; Ralston, Deborah – 1999
The nature and effects of current common understandings of the relationship between work and literacy were examined along with the typical design and objectives of workplace literacy programs for members of Australia's work force. Special attention was paid to the following topics: changing demands of work and literacy at work; discourses of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Change Strategies, Education Work Relationship
