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by Phil Bartle, PhD

List of Principles ─ Handout:

• Do not copy orthodox and traditional methods and content (Lit-01);
• Develop your own methods and content based on principles
  of empowerment and relevance (Lit-02);
• Adults are not children – different approaches are needed (Lit-03);
• Models for teaching should not be taken from schools for children (Lit-04);
• Respect is very important (Lit-05);
• Learning by doing is more effective than by watching or listening (Lit-06);
• Do not aim for high levels of literacy (Lit-07);
• Seek practical communication – do not strive for perfection (Lit-08);
• Emphasise languages and alphabets most commonly used (Lit-09);
• Combine written words with simple pictures (Lit-10);
• Include elementary numeracy early in your teaching plan (Lit-11);
• What is learned must be practical, immediate, and useful (Lit-12);
• Learn and use what is useful and interesting in each community (Lit-13);
• Avoid curricula (content) from orthodox schooling – make your own (Lit-14);
• Avoid traditional, orthodox, useless topics (Lit-15);
• Praise; do not criticise (Lit-16);
• Give opportunities to participants to teach what they learn (Lit-17);
• Guide participants into the awe and enjoyment of discovery (Lit-18).

Notes on all of the above (long document)

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