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Peer reviewedArmstrong, Mary K. – Reading Teacher, 1981
Explains how one kindergarten teacher introduces her students to children's literature. (FL)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Books, Childrens Literature, Creative Dramatics
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
Peer reviewedTemple, Charles – Reading Teacher, 1999
Describes the plight of the Roma (the preferred word for "Gypsy") in Romania, and the Roma Tutoring Project, intended to help Roma children succeed in school. Discusses the project's activities to sponsor the writing of children's books in Romania based on Roma children and culture, and with a tutor training project based on the language…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Pluralism
