A new OECD survey shows that 1 in 6 Irish adults has difficulty understanding basic written text. 1 in 4 people find it difficult to do simple maths calculations.
“In the past literacy was considered to be the ability to read and write. Today the meaning of literacy has changed to reflect changes in society and the skills needed by individuals to participate fully in society. It involves listening, speaking, reading, writing, numeracy and using everyday technology to communicate and handle information.”
Rojo discusses this with Niamh Maguire of the Bray Adult Learning Centre and student Lee Mitchell
Available until Monday November 11th, 2013 at 1:10pm
No transcript available.
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