Recognising the Virtual and Virtuous Realities of Workplace Literacy.
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| Title: | Recognising the Virtual and Virtuous Realities of Workplace Literacy. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Castleton, Geraldine |
| Source: | Literacy Broadsheet. Mar 1998 (48):3-7. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: | Discourse Analysis, Functional Literacy, Job Skills, Public Policy, Workplace Literacy |
| ISSN: | 1035-3054 |
| Abstract: | The functional literacy discourse ignores the ideological role of literacy in society and enables workers to be blamed for poor economic performance. A more meaningful concept of literacy at work includes understanding workplaces as communities of practice and inclusion of the voices and experiences of workers. (SK) |
| Notes: | Journal availability: Adult Literacy Information Office, 6-8 Holden Street, Ashfield, New South Wales 2131, Australia. |
| Journal Code: | CIJOCT1998 |
| Entry Date: | 1998 |
| Accession Number: | EJ562151 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The functional literacy discourse ignores the ideological role of literacy in society and enables workers to be blamed for poor economic performance. A more meaningful concept of literacy at work includes understanding workplaces as communities of practice and inclusion of the voices and experiences of workers. (SK) |
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| ISSN: | 1035-3054 |
