Action research report on "REFLECT": Regenerated Freirean Literacy through empowering community techniques: the experiences of three Reflect pilot projects in Uganda, Bangladesh, El Salvador.

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 1996

• Country: Uganda, Bangladesh, El Salvador
• Document Type: Research Paper
• Theme: Education
• Authors: Archer, D., Cottingham, S.

Abstract

In October 1993 ACTIONAID began a two year action research project to explore possible uses of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques within adult literacy programmes. This has led to the development of the REFLECT approach (Regenerated Freirean Literacy through Empowering Community Techniques).

The action research was carried out in over 100 villages spread through three projects in Uganda, El Salvador and Bangladesh (involving a total of 1, 550 women and 420 men). These pilot projects were rigorously documented and evaluated (with control groups) to determine the practical value of using PRA techniques in adult literacy in very diverse circumstances.

Citation

Educational Paper No. 17, DFID, London, UK, ISBN 0 902500 72 4, 96 pp.

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Action research report on “REFLECT”: Regenerated Freirean Literacy through empowering community techniques: the experiences of three Reflect pilot projects in Uganda, Bangladesh, El Salvador.

Published 1 January 1996