Tag Archives: Functional literacy — U.S.
Adult Literacy in America
What does it mean for Americans to be literate at basic and advanced levels? In both social and individual terms, how should one best define literacy? What educational and utilitarian ends should these definitions serve? 305 – Adult Literacy in … Continue reading
Posted in Episodes, Haigler, Karl
Tagged Education standards -- U.S., Functional literacy -- U.S.
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How Does Johnny Write Today?
Erika Lindemann speaks to such questions as, Is there a literacy crisis in American undergraduate education? In terms of their writing abilities, are undergraduates today weak students? Should they go back to basics in grammar, spelling, and composition? What is the … Continue reading
Posted in Episodes, Lindemann, Erika
Tagged Functional literacy -- U.S., Undergraduate Education
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