Tag Archives: target 4.6

What do we mean by literacy in a digital world?

Posted on 8 September 2017 by GEM Report

The meaning of the word literacy has developed continuously over the years. Today, the fact that International Literacy Day is on the theme of literacy in a digital world reminds us how the world has changed. At the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in digital literacy, ICT, Literacy, Uncategorized | Tagged digital divide, digital literacy skills, digital skills, literacy, target 4.6, technology | 5 Comments

Promoting literacy in a multilingual society

Posted on 11 August 2017 by GEM Report

By Paula Korsnakova, Senior Research and Liaison Advisor, IEA Reflecting on the results of providing instruction in a language other than the one spoken at home Did you know that apparently 66% of children in the world are raised to … Continue reading →

Posted in Language, pedagogy, teaching, Uncategorized | Tagged language, learning, target 4.6, teaching | 3 Comments

Literacy assessments: the importance of reading with understanding

Posted on 16 June 2017 by GEM Report

By Peter-Sam Hill, Education Consultant, Oxford Policy Management “Literacy stands at heart of the 2030 Agenda. It is a foundation for human rights, gender equality, and sustainable societies. It is essential to all our efforts to end extreme poverty and … Continue reading →

Posted in Literacy, sdg, sdgs, Uncategorized | Tagged assessment, assessments, literacy, numeracy, SDG4, SDG4.6, SDGs, target 4.6 | 5 Comments

Target 4.6 – What is at stake for monitoring progress on adult literacy and numeracy?

Posted on 14 October 2016 by GEM Report

4.6 By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy While the indicator for measuring adult literacy and numeracy skills is effective, many countries have yet to adopt the … Continue reading →

Posted in Literacy, monitoring, sdg, sdgs, Uncategorized | Tagged lifelong learning, literacy, monitoring, monitoring sdg 4 blog series, target 4.6 | 4 Comments

Afghan police better their lives – and others’ – with literacy

Posted on 26 September 2016 by GEM Report

Gul Rahman, a patrolman at Paktya Province prison security unit, Afghanistan, has greatly improved his ability to serve as a policeman as a result of his literacy class. He is married and the sole breadwinner for 12 family members. “Afghanistan … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult education, agricultural development, Asia, Basic education, Developing countries, Equality, legal aid, legal rights, Legislation, Literacy, Marginalization, peace, rural development, sdg, sdgs, Skills, Sustainable development, united nations | Tagged adult education, afghanistan, development, education, human rights, legal aid, target 4.6 | 3 Comments

It’s a little bit early to celebrate International Literacy Day

Posted on 8 September 2016 by GEM Report

We have now officially moved from talking about whether someone is ‘literate’ or not, to discussing how proficient their literacy skills are. This is a significant step forward, which we should celebrate today – International Literacy Day. But we don’t yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult education, Equity, Learning, Literacy, Marginalization, Quality of education, Sustainable development, Uncategorized | Tagged adult education, education, learning, lifelong learning, literacy, SDGs, sustainable development, target 4.6 | 4 Comments

Education needs to fundamentally change if we are to reach our global development goals

Posted on 6 September 2016 by GEM Report

The new Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report by UNESCO, released this morning, shows the vast potential for education to propel progress towards all global goals outlined in the new Sustainable Development Agenda (SDGs). But, if education is to fulfill that … Continue reading →