The classic sense of literacy involves reading, writing, and arithmetic, sometimes referred to as the three Rs. Some people may think that literacy and reading are interchangeable, however, literacy also includes language, writing, speaking, and listening. Literacy helps us to understand and interpret information and our experiences. In this podcast episode, Lilian Hill defines adult literacy and explains the different types of literacy competencies. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.
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References
Belzer, A., & Greenberg, D. (2010). Adult basic education. In C. E. Kasworm, A. D. Rose, and J. M. Ross-Gordon (Eds), The handbook of adult and continuing education (pp. 189-197). Jossey-Bass.
UNESCO. Functional literacy. Retrieved from https://uis.unesco.org/en/glossary-term/functional-literacy
UNESCO. Literacy. Retrieved from https://uis.unesco.org/en/glossary-term/literacy
