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Direct linkPadak, Nancy D.; Bardine, Bryan A. – Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 2004
Too often adult literacy programs seem based on the assumption that, if learners work hard on skills for six months, they will have "acquired" literacy, as though it is a set of skills adults can "get" from a tutor (Kazemek, 1985). One study of 20 adult literacy classes in eight U.S. states found basic (not higher level) skills the predominant…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Literacy Education, Student Attitudes
Download full textLockert, Richard – 2001
This document is intended as a handbook for literacy practitioners working with adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The handbook is the product of the following activities: extensive research of the literature; discussion and exchange with literacy experts, practitioners, and some learners; and solicitation of input from…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Annotated Bibliographies
