This practical and related-to-real-life type of learning is the result of the combination of traditional classroom-based learning with activities outside the school which do not only include conventional homework, but also several opportunities for learners to involve their community members in the learning process.
We need to rethink schools as incubators and producers of vision and progress for the places in which they exist, with students learning through real-world, applied subjects that are contextualized to their own backyard, and families, business, and citizens who contribute to, benefit from, and rally around that engagement.
The National Adult Literacy course addresses a broad range of skills including reading and writing, basic numeracy, listening actively and responding appropriately, developing ICT skills and self-strategic learning, applying problem-solving techniques to real life situations, engaging in critical and consensual discussion, planning performance to attain goals and enhancing interpersonal skills to improve teamwork.