A review on literacy skills and assessment among adults

Pages: 621-623
Kuldeep Singh (Assistant Professor, Govt P. G. College, Hisar, Haryana)

Literacy is important for all aspects of an individual’s life, from handling personal affairs, to raising children, to engaging in the workforce, to participating in a democratic society. Literacy has multiple conceptions, which range from a focus on the most fundamental survival skills to more complex definitions that encompass the skills needed to thrive in a variety of contexts, such as the home, the workplace, and the community. Literacy skills are also needed for adults to participate in a democratic society. Such activities as keeping apprised of local and national issues, understanding one’s rights and responsibilities, reading ballots, and voting all require literacy skills. Literacy skills are needed in a variety of work contexts applying for a job, traveling to and from work, choosing a benefits package, and understanding and handling paychecks. The present paper reviews on the adults literacy skills and their assessment.