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Adult Basic Education Programs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Evaluation Report: Fiscal Year 1984-85.
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Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1986
The Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania summarized efforts in adult basic education (ABE) for the period of July 1, 1984, through June 30, 1985, based upon information provided for every program funded under the Adult Education Act of 1966, as amended October 19, 1984. The information showed that from 1983-84 to 1984-85,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Dropouts, Outcomes of Education
The Reluctant Learner. A Research Report on Nonparticipation and Dropout in Literacy Programs in British Columbia.
Thomas, Audrey M. – 1990
An exploratory study investigated the issues of nonparticipation and program attrition in adult basic education (ABE)literacy programs in the province of British Columbia (Canada). Literature was reviewed and opinions were sought from ABE professionals and other field workers. Seven literacy classes were visited, 66 persons from several different…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Social Literacies across Communities, Cultures and Contexts. Adult Literacy Research Network.
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Searle, Jean, Ed. – 1999
This document contains eight papers on social literacies across communities, cultures, and contexts in Australia. "Social Literacies" (Jean Searle) is an introduction to the other papers, which each report on small action research projects examining how particular groups of people use literacy. "Recognising Shifting Delivery Modes:…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs