Literacy or MLE¶

Education No module yet Domain-specific education

Target competencyHas pursued domain-specific knowledge in literacy or MLE via formal education or equivalent.

About this descriptor

This applies the workbook's single Domain-specific education ladder to the Literacy or MLE domain; the framework calls out each domain separately, so the rationale and activities below are shared across them.

Why it matters¶

A Language Technologist needs a good understanding of literacy or MLE as they are used in Bible translation and language development work.

Progression¶

Each rung is a level a learner is at; its activities are what carries them to the next one. How to read these levels

Has knowledge in literacy or MLE¶

0No Competency

Complete a semester of university-level courses in literacy or MLE. Alternately, gain significant practical experience in literacy or MLE from working in a language program.

Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
1Has Knowledge

Complete a bachelor's program or a semester of postgraduate-level courses in literacy or MLE. Alternately, gain significant practical experience in literacy or MLE from working in a language program.

Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
2With Assistance

Complete a master's program in literacy or MLE or demonstrate a thorough understanding and respected contribution to the field.

Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
3Independent

Complete a doctoral program (PhD, EdD) in literacy or MLE.

Carries a learner to 4 — Expert

Description¶

Domain-specific knowledge in literacy or MLE.

Further Information¶

SIL Literacy and EducationSite · sil.orgSIL page describing literacy and education roles and the training they require.
SIL Training in Literacy and EducationSite · sil.orgSIL page on background and training useful for international literacy and education work.