Literacy

Numeracy has received limited attention in discussions around school quality in the early grades, despite evidence that strong early math skills not only predict later academic achievement but may also predict literacy skills, making a case for spending equal time on both math and literacy skills from the very beginning. Visit the site to download Guides & Mini-Modules and to watch the Webinar Series.  Numeracy-Focused Resources

In today’s multilingual language ecologies, with urbanization and globalization, many first languages (L1s) are experiencing shift and loss. Even large-scale language development and literacy efforts may not be enough to sustain or revitalize these languages. However, there is still great value in helping communities strengthen and maintain their identities.  Literacy Strengthen Identity

This paper explores some ideas and approaches for using indigenous music to initiate and facilitate literacy instruction.  Music: A bridge to literacy 

This manual is designed for training community leaders that choose to begin literacy programs in their mother tongue in their local communities. The materials in this volume provide a training program that enables motivated members of non-dominant language communities to develop a culturally relevant local literacy program in their language.  Manual for Training Community Literacy Workers

Overview: There are many different ways to manage adult literacy programs. This book will help those who plan and develop literacy initiatives make their decisions based on an understanding of ideas, values, and principles. It explains how to take into account the local context, and the purposes of learners, the local community, and other key stakeholders. The book addresses both theory and practice, explaining the concepts and demonstrating these using real-life examples. (Available for free download)  Developing Adult Literacy

McCaffery, Juliet, Merrifield, Juliet, Millican, Juliet. (2007). Developing Adult Literacy: Approaches to Planning, Implementing, and Delivering Literacy Initiatives. Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2JY, UK: Oxfam GB. ISBN 978-0-85598-596-7. URL: https://policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/developing-adult-literacy-approaches-to-planning-implementing-and-delivering-li-115362/ 

Asian Development Bank adult literacy training - Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE). Used with permission from the Department for Community Development and the Asian Development Bank’s adult literacy project Papua New Guinea. 

Trainers' Training Workshop Manual: (part 1); (part 2); (part 3)

Teachers' Training Workshop Manual: (Part 1); (Part2)

Inservice Manual: Inservice Modules

This anthology collection of more than 100 articles from the Notes on Literacy journal have consistently proved valuable to literacy practitioners. The articles are available to read online or download for personal use or in teaching.  Notes on Literacy

Factors to consider in planning adult education classes.  Adult and children as learners: Sames and differences

Factors to consider in developing curriculum for adult literacy programs in non-dominant language communities.  Curriculum Development for adult literacy programs

A digital library of illustrated storybooks in 300+ languages. Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver, is committed to providing children with the very first step to literacy acquisition.  StoryWeaver

The Global Digital Library provides free, high-quality educational resources for anyone, anywhere. Global Digital Library

Have you come across terms in your reading or webinars that you don't recognize? The International Literacy Association has a glossary to help! Literacy Glossary

This booklet is about planning learner-centered adult literacy programs that promote people-centered development. It is intended for those who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing literacy programs at national, sub-national and local levels. (Susan Malone and Robert Arnove, 1998, UNESCO, Paris.)

Planning learner-centred adult literacy programmes (English)

La planification des programmes d’alphabétisation des adultes centrés sur les élèves (français)