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ERIC Number: EJ621206
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0895-1381
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Learning the World: Literacy Left Standing.
keith, john d.
New Advocate, v14 n2 p161-67 Spr 2001
Describes the author's experiences during two years as a Peace Corps volunteer serving in South Africa. Describes his difficulties, doubts, and successes working to support literacy in poor rural village schools. Notes the impact of painting educational murals in one school and discusses how literacy emerged for the author and for villagers over the course of this experience. (SR)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Empowerment, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Literacy, Second Language Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Africa
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