In a fast-changing and highly inequitable world, lifelong learning is becoming increasingly
important, not only as a key organising principle for all forms of education and learning but …

This book draws on the narratives of white women as English language teachers in the
neocolonial world of international development. It explores the paradoxes of language as …

Despite general agreement that a 21st-century learning society must also be a literate
society, there is still a long way to go to achieve a broad consensus on how to achieve this …

This article provides a comparative analysis of the ways in which learners are portrayed in
researchers' descriptions of adult literacy education policy. Although adult learners are …

The paper analyses the status and characteristics of adult literacy campaigns and
programmes since 2000. Global trends are analysed in terms of the ten key aspects of the …

The roles of literacy skills in improving the livelihood of individuals have been extensively
researched, but little is known about their impact on the lives of persons with disabilities …

Abstract Special Education Council was established in 1973 after the 1971 National
Education System Plan transformed inclusive education in Nepal. Despite delays, 2015 …

While adult literacy programs are considered as a potentially important vehicle to improve
literacy and numeracy skills, their impact on the livelihoods of the rural poor in an integrated …

Functional adult literacy interventions have been regarded for many decades by policy
makers as an effective way of imparting health knowledge. Supported by research on the …

Women's empowerment and health literacy are essential for fostering community well-being.
Empowering women through education and diverse training plays a crucial role in ensuring …