New Zealand : the Manukau Family Literacy Project

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Benseman, John

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2008

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adult literacy
national strategy
foundation skills
Māori literacy
Pasifika literacy

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Benseman, J. (2008). The Manukau Family Literacy Project - New Zealand Family literacy: a global approach to lifelong learning

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Following the results of the International Adult Literacy Survey in 1996, there has been an upsurge of interest in adult literacy in New Zealand, as reflected in the development of a national adult literacy strategy and ‘foundation learning’ as one of the government’s priorities for the post-school sector in order to - significantly increase the literacy, numeracy and language skills of the workforce at the low-skilled end - improve settlement outcomes for new migrants and refugees - raise the foundation skills of parents with poor educational attainment who want to support their children’s learning ...

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