The Reflect method of teaching
Village Aid literacy model – Visual Overview
REFLECT is structured participatory learning process which facilitates people’s critical analysis of their environment, placing empowerment at the heart of sustainable and equitable development. Through the creation of democratic spaces and the construction and interpretation of locally generated texts, people build their own multi-dimensional analysis of local and global issues or reality, challenging dominant development paradigms and redefining power relationships (in both public and private spheres). Based on ongoing process of reflection and action, people empower themselves to work for a more just and equitable society.
- Level 1
- Critical reflection, basic functional literacy (ability to write/read letters of alphabet and words), numbers & taking action to solve common problems
- Level 2
- Critical awareness, ability to handle basic written texts (e.g. writing/reading personal letters) and having a greater say and influence in both family and village
- Level 3
- Generation/introduction of written literature (relevant to the needs and realities of the learners), greater involvement in and management of community initiatives and empowered citizenship (going beyond family and village)
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