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Norman, Charles A.; Malicky, Grace V. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1982
A literacy program incorporating adult learning principles was designed using functional materials and an appropriate methodology, and the feasibility of this program was assessed in an adult basic education setting. Analysis of achievement data indicated that the application of adult learning principles to adult literacy resulted in effective…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Fox, Tricia A. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1990
Findings of a three-year co-worker literacy tutoring program in Canada include the following: (1) management and unions must be informed of program intent and purpose; (2) nonreaders' fear of exposure is a major barrier to participation; and (3) workplace literacy coordinators for each industry are essential. (SK)
Descriptors: Coordinators, Employee Attitudes, Employer Attitudes, Fear
