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Curle 1964

 
Reference
 

Curle, Adam. 1964.World campaign for universal literacy: Comment and Proposal.Occasional Papers in Education and Development. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Center for Studies in Education and Development. 40 pages. Location: Dallas SIL Library 371.3 C975w. Interest level: specialist.

Summary
 

States that UNESCO spent $1,911,000,000 on literacy over a 10-year period. Links literacy with economic development. Gives four major goals:

 
  • Recognizable social or material advantage
  • Government involvement
  • Practical interest to adults
  • Personal enrichment
 

Discusses funding and plans for teachers and instruction. Recommends that educational activities in rural areas be geared to

 
  • agriculture
  • village life and health, and
  • domestic activities.

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