Planning learner-centred adult literacy programmes

This booklet presents readers with an overview of concepts and practices that are basic to planning, implementing and managing adult literacy programmes. While acknowledging the complexities of developing literacy programmes that are part of larger development efforts, the authors present practical approaches to participatory planning and decision making that promote learner-centred programmes. Specific issues that are addressed include making preliminary decisions about the programme’s guiding principles, goals, size, language(s) of instruction, and the types of classes that will be established; formulating strategies for implementation and maintenance; and taking actions that help to ensure programme sustainability.