List of Principles

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)