Determinants of literacy proficiency: A lifelong-lifewide learning perspective

International Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 39, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 205-245

  Desjardins, Richard ^a  

^a STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Lifelong learning; Literacy determinants; Literacy proficiency; Practice engagement theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 12144262743     PISSN: 08830355     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2004.04.004     Document Type: Article

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