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Book Review: Guidelines on Open and Distance Learning for Youth and Adult Literacy
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Abstract
The publication highlights the progression of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) for youth and adult
learners as an alternative to traditional education delivery, reinforcing the importance of change, and
updating and reimagining existing practices taking cognisance of the context and needs of youth and
adult learners, especially after the significant disruptions of COVID-19 on the education system. It
further elaborates on the existing literature regarding adult literacy programmes and educational
provision employing ODL, but asserts that “no specific guidelines for planning, designing,
developing, implementing and evaluating youth and adult literacy programmes using ODL have been
published to date” (p. 2). It is estimated that 773 million youth and adults, the majority being women,
lack literacy skills, which are fundamental for growth. The recommendations contained within these
guidelines are critical for institutions and literacy training providers, focus on achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through socio-economic transformation and ensure the right
to education. The aim of this book in the form of guidelines is to “offer an introduction to and
guidance on the design of ODL programmes for youth and adults who lack basic literacy and
numeracy skills” (p. 3), featuring issues that youth and adult learners face. The book is organised into,
two key parts: Part 1 focuses on the four key steps for planning and implementing ODL programmes
for youth and adult literacy, and Part 2 focuses on media and technologies for literacy.
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Pan-Commonwealth
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2022-07-19
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)