Valtin, R;
Bird, V;
Brooks, G;
Brozo, B;
Clement, C;
Ehmig, S;
Garbe, C;
... Tamburlini, G; + view all
(2016)
2016 European Declaration of the Right to Literacy.
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Abstract
Literacy is fundamental to human development. It enables people to live full and meaningful lives, and to contribute towards the enrichment of the communities in which we live. By literacy we mean the ability to read and write at a level whereby individuals can effectively understand and use written communication in all media (print or electronic), including digital literacy. Literacy is an essential prerequisite for all kinds of learning. In the knowledge-based societies of the 21st Century, the rapid spread of new technologies and a constantly changing work environment, literacy learning is no longer limited to childhood and adolescence but must be recognised as a lifelong need and requirement. In Europe one in five 15-year-olds and nearly 55 million adults lack basic literacy skills. Not only does this make it difficult for them to find a job, it also increases their risk of poverty and social exclusion, limiting opportunities for cultural and civil participation, lifelong learning and personal growth. The European Commission recognises that there has been little improvement in literacy in the last 10 years. Yet, with affirmative action, we can make a difference. This Declaration shows that, with the right support in place, children and young people can develop strong literacy skills, and adults can improve their skills and take their rightful place in society.
| Type: | Digital scholarly resource |
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| Title: | 2016 European Declaration of the Right to Literacy |
| Publisher version: | https://elinet.pro/policy-statements/#:~:text=EU%2... |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Literacy, Right to literacy, Digital literacy, ELINET, Declaration of Right to Literacy |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Culture, Communication and Media |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10026205 |
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