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Mooney, Angela; Prins, Esther – Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy, 2013
The purpose of this guide is to inform practitioners about the current descriptions of health literacy and the relevance of this topic to adult education and family literacy practices. The adult education and family literacy educators play a key role in teaching and enhancing health literacy in the classroom.
Descriptors: Health Education, Adult Education, Family Literacy, Teacher Role
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Gleason, Joyce; Van Scyoc, Lee J. – Journal of Economic Education, 1995
Reports on a study of the economic literacy of 942 adults and compares the results with the economic literacy of high school students. Finds that high school students outscored the adults. Also finds that adult scores were related positively to both the level of education achieved and the completion of an economics course. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Economic Factors, Economics