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Tackling the Cumulative Handicap

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Fairman, Ivy E.; Lyon, Edith N. – Reading, 1973

Describes a reading program for disadvantaged students that utilizes the child's background and experiences and language in beginning reading instruction. (TO)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Cultural Context, Disadvantaged Youth, Language Acquisition

Paulo Freire, Literacy Through Conscientization.

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Ryan, John W., Ed. – Literacy Discussion, 1974

The topic of this review concerning international literacy is the Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and his theories and methods for teaching illiterates to read by teaching them fewer than 20 three syllable words, reflective of their social condition, such as "Shanty-town" and "wages" ("favela" and "salario"…

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Beginning Reading, Cultural Awareness