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Download full textBeverstock, Caroline, Ed.; Newman, Anabel P., Ed. – 1991
Reflecting a holistic approach by introducing many sides of an issue, this anthology of 16 journal articles and conference papers dating from 1985 to 1990 represents a selection of the best research and practice concerning the intersections of adult literacies with elementary and secondary education. The papers and articles are divided among four…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Literacy
Kerka, Sandra – 1992
Breaking the continuing cycle of low literacy levels transmitted from one generation to another is the philosophy behind family and intergenerational literacy programs. This Practice Brief describes some of the family literacy program models that are proving effective. It also summarizes strategies and resources that can help practitioners. The…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy
Weinstein-Shr, Gail, Ed.; Quintero, Elizabeth, Ed. – 1995
Teachers' and developers' descriptions of intergenerational literacy programs for immigrants are collected here. Topics addressed include appropriate program design, the quality of intergenerational collaboration, student journals, learner-centered curriculum design, traditional and personal storytelling as a literacy approach, education and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Design, Family Literacy
Padak, Nancy; Sapin, Connie; Baycich, Dianna – 2002
This paper reviews and synthesizes reports about family literacy programs and practices, focusing on outcomes for adult learners. Emphasis is on resources available in the ERIC database beginning in 1990. Section 1 on programs reviews sometimes conflicting definitions of family literacy and finds that a common thread is strengthening…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
