An Important Stage of Life-Long Learning: Adult Literacy and Benefits (Sampling of Kayseri in Turkey)

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GÖÇER A.

EGITIM VE BILIM-EDUCATION AND SCIENCE, vol.41, no.183, pp.199-215, 2016 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 183
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.15390/eb.2016.4600
  • Journal Name: EGITIM VE BILIM-EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.199-215
  • Keywords: Lifelong learning, Adult literacy, Social life skills, Quality of life, Turkey
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to provide an overview of adult literacy within the framework of lifelong learning in Turkey. Triangulation technique is applied with the approach of qualitative research, and within this framework, document review, interviews and observations were made. The research was carried out in a workgroup. These working groups were composed of teachers and trainees in the course of adult literacy organized by the General Directorate Lifelong Learning within Ministry of Education in Turkey. The course is regulated by means of the Directorate of Public Education Center within Melikgazi district of Kayseri.