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ERIC Number: EJ658734
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Changing Times in Adult Literacy Provision: Competition or Not?
Bhela, Baljit
Australian Journal of Adult Learning, v42 n3 p334-50 Nov 2002
Analysis of Australian national and state policies and reports on adult literacy identified themes and issues: (1) movement from volunteerism to marketization to globalization; (2) fluctuations and reductions in funding; (3) changes in the role of professional associations due to political and educational agendas; and (4) increased ties to employment and training outcomes. (Contains 25 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Competition, Educational Change, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Literacy Education, Professional Associations, Public Policy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Australia