Discovering Literacy: Access Routes to Written Culture for a Group of Women in Mexico
by Judy Kalman
UIE, 2005 – ca. 160 pp. - ISBN 92-820-1137-2
Winner of the 2002 International Award for Literacy Research

This winner of the prestigious UIE International Award for Literacy Research examines the many routes which a group of Mexican women living in a small town on the edge of Mexico City has taken to full participation in written culture. The work is full of insights into the daily use of literacy as these women live their lives in their community. It draws a number of important conclusions regarding the significance of literacy in its local context for adult education.
 

Urban Literacy: Communication, Identity and Learning in Development Contexts
Ed.: Alan Rogers
UIE, 2005 – ca. 300 pp. – ISBN 92-820-1145-3

Views on development have long focused on the status of the rural poor living in villages dominated by traditional economic, political and social patterns.Recent discussions of poverty reduction, however, have succeeded in drawing attention to the role played by the inhabitants of cities and towns in the dynamics of development. This volume  advances these discussions by thematizing the relation of urbanization and literacy, literacy practices in urban settings, and literacy and livelihoods. The fruit of a two-year research project, this collection presents case studies from as variets of countries complemented by analyses which aim at developing a more refined understanding of what literacy can mean in urban settings. This work should command the attention of researchers, policy-makers and practitioners concerned with adult literacy and adult education and their manifold and subtle interconnections with pressing issues of economic, political and social development.
 

Integrating Education and Skills Development for Decent Work, Empowerment and Citizenship in the Informal Sector
Ed.: Madhu Singh
UIE and Springer Science + Business Media
2005 – 250 pp. – ISBN 1-4020-3426-1

The informal sector is an important segment of the economies and the civil society of developing countries. But there is only limited information on the extent and type of programs in education and training within this sector. This volume documents studies sponsored by the UNESCO Institute for Education and the International Labour Office on education, training and skills-formation for decent work in the informal sector. It examines interesting cases of skills-transfer combining social and technical learning processes and draws lessons pertinent for the design and implementation of education policies and programs.
 

Adult Learning and Poverty Reduction
Report on the Workshop Held at the CONFINTEA V Midterm Review Meeting, Bangkok, September 2003
Eds.: Julia Preece, Madhu Singh
UIE, 2005 – ca. 50 pp. – ISBN 92-820-1143-7
Strengthening the Training of Adult Educators: Learning from an Inter-regional Exchange of Experience. Report on the Workshop Held at the CONFINTEA V Midterm Review Meeting, Bangkok, September 2003
Eds.: Madhu Singh, Frank Youngman
UIE, 2005 – ca. 50 pp. – ISBN 92-820-1138-0
 

Adult Learning and Institutions of Higher Education
Report on the Workshop Held at the CONFINTEA V Midterm Review Meeting, Bangkok, September 2003
Ed.: Werner Mauch
UIE, 2005 – ca. 25 pp. – ISBN 92-820-1144-5
 

Monitoring and Evaluation of Adult Learning 
Report on the Workshop Held at the CONFINTEA V Midterm Review Meeting, Bangkok, September 2003
Ed.: Werner Mauch
UIE, 2005 – ca. 25 pp. – ISBN 92-820-1139-9
 

Museums, Libraries and Cultural Heritage: Democratising Culture, Creating Knowledge and Building Bridges 
Report on the Workshop Held at the CONFINTEA V Midterm Review Meeting, Bangkok, September 2003
Ed.: Jutta Thinesse-Demel
UIE, 2005 – ca. 20 pp. – ISBN 92-820-1140-2
 

Adult Learning and the Changing World of Work 
Report on the Workshop Held at the CONFINTEA V Midterm Review Meeting, Bangkok, September 2003
Eds.: Rupert Maclean, Madhu Singh
UIE, 2005 – ca. 50 pp. – ISBN 92-820-1142-0
 

Energizing the ALADIN Network 
Report on the Workshop Held at the CONFINTEA V Midterm Review Meeting, Bangkok, September 2003
by Lisa Krolak
UIE, 2005 – ca. 20 pp. – ISBN 92-820-1141-0
 

Jede Vierte, jeder Sechste 
Analphabetismus und Alphabetisierung in Entwicklungs- und Industrieländern
Von Ursula Giere
IUP and Ernst Klett Sprachen, 2005 – ca. 32 pp.  – ISBN 3-12-555151-X

Dieser Band, der sich in erster Linie an Schulen richtet, gibt einen für Kinder und Jugendliche verständlichen Überblick über Analphabetismus in Entwicklungs- und Industrieländern. 
 

African Perspectives on Adult Learning
This groundbreaking series puts the African context at the center of adult education topics; foregrounds the importance of African philosophies, indigenous knowledge systems, traditions and cultures; accounts for the impact of colonialism, liberation struggles, neo-colonialism and globalization; and examines the policies and practices that characterise adult education across the continent.
 

The Psychology of Adult Learning in Africa
by Thomas Fasokun, Anne Katahoire, Akpovire Oduaran
UIE and Pearson Education South Africa – ISBN 92-820-1117-8

Presenting psychology as an applied discipline that can help adult educators be more effective in their work, this book analyses the cultural factors that influence the characteristics, behaviour and thinking of adult learners. It emphasizes the collective orientation of African cultures and the view of the self in terms of interdependent relationships within a community. The chapters provide an introduction to the psychology of adult learning and address the following: characteristics of adult learning; life span development; human motivation and participation; learning styles; facilitating adult learning; and guidance and counselling of adult learners.
 

Foundations of Adult Education in Africa
by Fredrick Nafukho, Maurice Amutabi, Ruth Otunga
UIE and Pearson Education South Africa – ISBN 92-820-1121-6

This book presents key concepts, information and principles that should underlie the practice of adult education in African contexts. It assumes that adult educators should have a historical perspective on the current educational context, understand how the colonial experience has impacted on indigenous traditions and be aware of the philosophical underpinnings of adult education activities. The chapters intro-duce the foundations and the history of adult education in Africa;  philosophy and adult education; socio-cultural, political and economic environ-ments; opportunities and access for adult learners; gender and  develop-ment in adult education; adult education as a developing  profession; information and communication technology; globalization and adult education; and policies and structures of lifelong learning.
 

Developing Programmes for Adult Learners in Africa
by Mathew Gboku, Nthogo Lekoko
UIE and Pearson Education South Africa – ISBN 92-820-1120-8

This book critically analyses the principles, theories and models of adult learning programs in the African context. It promotes an approach to program development that makes African ways of thinking and learning, beliefs and value systems integral aspects of the planning process. The chapters provide an intro-duction to program development and address the following issues: approaches to program development; the planning process; iden-tifying and assessing learning needs; determining goals, objectives and content; identifying and selecting materials; advocacy and marketing; parti--cipation in development; implementation; and evaluation.
 

The Social Context of Adult Learning in Africa
by Sabo Indabawa with Stanley Mpofu
UIE and Pearson Education South Africa – ISBN 92-820-1119-4

This book examines how adult education is influenced by and has an influence on the society in which it takes place. It presents a clear analysis of the development challenges and sociological realities of the adult education context, which is essential if educators are to help African countries and communities achieve their developmental goals. The chapters in this book address the following issues as they impact on adult education: development; social change; community; race, ethnicity and religion; social class and gender; empowerment; democracy; health and HIV/AIDS; poverty and debt; globalisation; and the environment.
 

Research Methods for Adult Educators in Africa
by Bagele Chilisa, Julia Preece
UIE and Pearson Education South Africa – ISBN 92-820-1118-6

This book explores existing research paradigms, presents African counter-arguments and examples, and proposes methodologies more appropriate for African contexts. The emphasis is on African realities, values and ways of knowing. The chapters address contexts for adult education research in Africa; philosophical and theoretical perspectives and their implications for research; doing a literature review; getting started with a research proposal; quantitative research designs and carrying out surveys; analysing data; the nature of qualita-tive research; carrying out qualitative studies; combining qualitative and quantitative methods; research ethics; action research; feminist research; and writing up and disseminating research.