https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84 EDGI-500 en-us 2016-10-17 12:38:35 UTC 2024-05-25 15:52:57 UTC hello@padlet.com lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131153743 Achieving a 50% improvement in levels of adult literacy by 2015, especially for women, and equitable access to basic and continuing education for all adults.]]> 2016-10-17 14:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131153743 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131161869 2016-10-17 14:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131161869 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131163825 There are 781 million illiterate adults in the world, and the adult literacy rate has only fallen by 23% since 2000, far short of the 50% target. Nearly two-thirds of the illiterate population are women. Half of all sub-Saharan African women are illiterate.]]> 2016-10-17 14:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131163825 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131179383

UNESCO’s 1950s definition of literacy was merely an ability to ‘read and write, with understanding, a short, simple statement about everyday life’.

By 1990 literacy was more recognized as a skill that contributes to individual well-being.

More recently, UNESCO (2005a) considered literacy as the ability to ‘identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute using printed and written materials’ associated with varied contexts.

Today, literacy is seen as a continuum of skills that enables individuals to achieve their goals in work and life and participate fully in society.

]]> 2016-10-17 15:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131179383 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131238194 In general, wealthier countries saw faster declines in illiteracy while poorer countries were further from achieving the target goal.]]> 2016-10-17 17:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131238194 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131299883 2016-10-17 20:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131299883 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131453742 2016-10-18 13:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131453742 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131638441 2016-10-18 20:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131638441 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131648674 World literacy increased from  1970 - 2000.]]> 2016-10-18 22:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131648674 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131648715 International community has repeatedly made declarations to promote adult literacy over the past quarter-century]]> 2016-10-18 22:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131648715 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131648910 The Belém Framework for Action helped reframe literacy within the UN system]]> 2016-10-18 22:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131648910 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649005 Adult literacy was neglected compared with other EFA goals]]> 2016-10-18 22:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649005 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649089 Assumption was that universal primary education of good quality would eventually lead to adult literacy]]> 2016-10-18 22:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649089 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649206 2016-10-18 22:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649206 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649248 2016-10-18 22:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649248 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649372 Interest by regional organisations and governments in launching literacy campaigns has increased since 2000, especially in Latin America]]> 2016-10-18 22:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649372 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649423 Countries have targeted specific populations, such as prison inmates in Pakistan, people with disabilities in Ecuador, or indigenous communities in Nicaragua]]> 2016-10-18 22:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649423 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649617 Language of campaigns often portrays illiteracy as a ‘social illness’]]> 2016-10-18 22:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649617 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649834 Systems continue to rely on volunteers, like the Brasil Alfabetizado program or the National Literacy Program in Ghana.]]> 2016-10-18 22:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131649834 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131650275 In Mexico, stronger government emphasis on marginalized groups, particularly indigenous populations, has led to the use of more languages]]> 2016-10-18 22:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131650275 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131650393 In Morocco, public offices increasingly display their titles in both Arabic and Amazigh, but there is almost no daily written use of Amazigh (local language)]]> 2016-10-18 22:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131650393 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131650772 Rural areas have lower literacy than urban dwellers

]]> 2016-10-18 22:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131650772 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131650924 Adults in low skill occupations - literacy can atrophy. Skilled occupations also help develop reading proficiency

]]> 2016-10-18 22:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131650924 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131651143 The rapid expansion of communication technologies, holds considerable promise.]]> 2016-10-18 22:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131651143 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131651191 Internet access still remains low in much of sub-Saharan Africa]]> 2016-10-18 22:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131651191 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131651971 Campaigns became less common as a result of an international shift in focus to universal primary education]]> 2016-10-18 22:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131651971 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131653103 Use of the mother tongue has became favorable but has not yet led to major contributions in improved literacy.]]> 2016-10-18 22:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131653103 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131653479 2016-10-18 22:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131653479 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131653532 2016-10-18 22:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131653532 lisaupson https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131655979 Due to the problems in measuring literacy based on self-declarations or declarations on behalf of others; assessments and surveys began being used. Countries and international agencies have therefore begun to conduct more sophisticated investigations to gauge not only whether adults are ‘literate’ or ‘illiterate’ but also their level of literacy and the consequences for individuals and societies]]> 2016-10-18 23:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lisaupson/e7rlhujn2k84/wish/131655979