Tag Archives: literacy
What do we mean by literacy in a digital world?
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
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It’s not ok if prisoners can’t read
Tomorrow is International Literacy Day. A group, which has higher rates of illiteracy than other sections of the population but is rarely discussed, is those in the correctional justice system. In the 2016 GEM Report, we noted that more than … Continue reading
Posted in Adult education, Literacy, Marginalization, Uncategorized
Tagged adult education, adult literacy, literacy
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Are children learning in Mozambique?
By Hannah-May Wilson, Program Manager, PAL Network Secretariat We arose at the same time as the birds to drive to the heart of Nampula province in northern Mozambique, to a small village called Nathepo in the district of Rapale. “It … Continue reading
Literacy assessments: the importance of reading with understanding
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
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Target 4.6 – What is at stake for monitoring progress on adult literacy and numeracy?
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
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Sufia, a champion for women’s rights in Bangladesh
As the 2016 GEM Report shows, many people lack the skills to gain access to complex justice systems, which community based education programmes can help address. Sufia Begum (pictured right) has provided legal aid and essential support to clients seeking … Continue reading
Posted in Adult education, Asia, Basic education, child marriage, Developing countries, Uncategorized
Tagged bangladesh, education, human rights, law, legal rights, literacy, peace, sustainable development
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It’s a little bit early to celebrate International Literacy Day
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
