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Peer reviewedvan Kraayenoord, Christina E.; Paris, Scott G. – Reading Teacher, 1994
Describes current literacy practices in Australia and the history of influential approaches to literacy instruction. Discusses the unique contexts of professional development and practice that may make Australian approaches to literacy different from whole-language movements in American schools. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Falk, Ian; Millar, Pat – 2001
The research on literacy and numeracy in vocational education and training (VET) in Australia and elsewhere was reviewed. The following topics were examined: (1) the basic skills, growth and heritage, and critical-cultural approaches to literacy; (2) policy regarding literacy and numeracy in VET; (3) changes in literacy practice in response to…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Critical Reading, Definitions
