Teaching about Literacy
- ISBN-10
- 9211004454
- ISBN-13
- 9789211004458
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines / Literacy
- Pages
- 41
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991
- Publisher
- UN
- Author
- United Nations. Department of Public Information
Description
This book documents the United Nations' work promoting better living standards through education. It vividly depicts the feelings of isolation & dependence shared by illiterates from both developed & developing countries. Students gain better appreciation of their own education & are encouraged to promote literacy in their own communities. Also available with accompanying video.
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