Illiteracy : whose fault? Part 3

• Main Author: Memorial University of Newfoundland. Division of Extension Service
• Other Authors: Callahan, William, R., 1931-; Ennis, Frances; Kitchen, Hubert William; Gogan, Cathy, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL)
• Format: Moving Image (Video)
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland. School of Continuing Studies and Extension; 1987
• Subjects: Literacy > Newfoundland and Labrador; Literacy programs > Newfoundland and Labrador; Student loans; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/extension/id/856

Public forum on the scale and social consequences of illiteracy in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the literacy programs and services available. Panelists respond to questions and comments from the floor relating to such issues as government support for programs; the relative importance of illiteracy as a social problem; the functional definition of illiteracy; literacy as an ongoing issue among the school population as well as adults; access to basic education; position of the Newfoundland and Labrador Adult Education Association;