Adult literacy and numeracy: research and future strategy

Abstract

Research on adult literacy and numeracy helps educators and policy-makers respond to the needs of adult learners. From 2002 to 2006, the Australian Government funded the Adult Literacy Research Program (ALRP), which was managed by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). This report considers how the ALRP has contributed to the adult language, literacy and numeracy sector. It also draws attention to areas that were not addressed during the life of the program and highlights how literacy and numeracy issues fit in the current political focus of social inclusion and skills reform.