Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/42176
Title: Measuring adult English literacy improvements in First Nations communities in Australia
Contributor(s): Boughton, Bob  (author)orcid ; Williamson, Frances  (author); Lin, Sophia (author); Taylor, Richard (author); Beetson, Jack  (author); Bartlett, Ben (author); Anderson, Pat (author); Morrell, Stephen (author)
Publication Date: 2022
Early Online Version: 2022-02-11
DOI: 10.1080/14480220.2022.2032268
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/42176
Abstract: 

The prevalence of low to very low adult English literacy levels in First Nations communities in Australia continues to be an issue, despite ten years of government-supported Foundation Skills training provided through the national vocational education and training system. This study examines an innovative First Nations community-controlled approach to improving adult literacy training, utilising an internationally recognised mass campaign model. Literacy improvements were assessed for 63 participants in 6 communities, using validated pre- and post-tests aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Overall, 73% of participants improved their literacy, defined as moving up at least one level on one or more of six ACSF indicators. The number of lessons completed and entry ACSF literacy levels were significantly associated with literacy progression, with previous school education positively associated but not statistically significant. The minimum number of lessons associated with literacy improvement is estimated as 47-49 (80-83% of lessons)..

Publication Type: Journal Article
Grant Details: ARC/LP160100257
Source of Publication: International Journal of Training Research, 20(3), p. 248-263
Publisher: Routledge
Place of Publication: Australia
ISSN: 2204-0544
1448-0220
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: 450201 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander curriculum and pedagogy
390104 English and literacy curriculum and pedagogy (excl. LOTE, ESL and TESOL)
390301 Continuing and community education
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: 160201 Equity and access to education
160301 Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal
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