Bildungspolitische Konsequenzen (inter-)nationaler Vergleichsstudien zur Literalitätskompetenz. Zur Relevanz der Bestimmung eines Mindestniveaus in der Alphabetisierung

In the last years the issue of adult literacy has gained international and national importance – not least due to the comparative surveys IALS, ALL, and PIAAC, conducted by the OECD. The result was a series of developments in education policy, in particular regarding the promotion and financing of adult literacy programmes. Based on country reports, the present article provides internationally comparative insight into the discussion regarding the promotion and financing of adult literacy programmes since IALS. Referring to the results of the leo.-GER-Linking Study, this paper will discuss the question what should be deemed the appropriate level of competence when promoting literacy in Germany.