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The Adult Education and Literacy System (AELS) in the United States: Moving from the Margins to the Mainstream of Education.
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Sticht, Thomas G. – 2000
Recent research on adult education and literacy development (AELD) programs in workplaces that teach English, reading, and mathematics skills integrated with job knowledge indicates they contribute to improved job-related literacy and mathematics skills, improved job productivity, and increased reading to children at home. AELD programs can help…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Cognitive Development