Fast 1977

Fast, Peter W. 1977. "Functional literacy." READ: Promoting Literacy and Literature. Interest level: general.

Points out some benefits of literacy programs with a function, touching on two points; the need for literacy and the role of functional literacy programs. First point lists brainstormed ideas on areas where literacy might be a need. Second part

• defines functional literacy
• lists countries that participated in conjunction with UNESCO in such programs
• describes the thrust of these programs, and
• touches on staffing issues related to this program.

• Bibliography module: Fast 1977
• In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): F
• In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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