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    Understanding the needs of adult literacy, language and numeracy learners with very low skills : insights from the research

    Benseman, John

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    2011
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    Benseman, J. (2011). Understanding the needs of adult literacy, language and numeracy learners with very low skills : insights from the research. journal article.
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    Abstract
    This paper reviews recent research into very low literacy and numeracy to identify the characteristics and learning needs of those with very low levels of literacy and numeracy. Greater insight into the skills and needs of very low level learners should help shape policy and programme development. There are important economic and social reasons for considering the extent and nature of very low levels of literacy and numeracy. UK longitudinal research has highlighted the strong relationship between very low literacy and numeracy and other negative outcomes in adult life, including: lack of qualifications, limited labour market experiences and prospects, inadequate material and financial circumstances, poor health prospects and lack of social and political participation.
    Keywords:
    adult education, literacy, numeracy, United Kingdom, longitudinal research
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    130101 Continuing and Community Education
    Copyright Holder:
    Billy Osteen
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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