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The Social Practice Model sees literacy
as a key dimension of community regeneration and a part of the wider lifelong learning agenda. Such an approach recognises that:
Therefore, the words 'adult literacy' are preferred to 'adult literacy and numeracy', as literacy is felt to be more inclusive of the range of capabilities being covered. Tutors are encouraged to negotiate an individual learning plan, selecting the knowledge and skills that are most relevant to the individual learner's goals.
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
as a key dimension of community regeneration and a part of the wider lifelong learning agenda. Such an approach recognises that:
- literacy and numeracyNumeracyNumeracy is the ability to reason with numbers and other mathematical concepts. A numerically literate person can manage and respond to the mathematical demands of life...
are complex capabilities rather than a simple set of basic skills - adult learners are more likely to develop and retain knowledge, skills and understanding if they see them as relevant to their own problems and challenges.
Therefore, the words 'adult literacy' are preferred to 'adult literacy and numeracy', as literacy is felt to be more inclusive of the range of capabilities being covered. Tutors are encouraged to negotiate an individual learning plan, selecting the knowledge and skills that are most relevant to the individual learner's goals.