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Download full textMorrow, Lesley Mandel; And Others – 1994
This brochure presents new perspectives and opportunities in family literacy. The brochure offers seven ideas as a definition of family literacy, and discusses why family literacy is important. It also discusses three areas where family literacy is taking place (studying the ways literacy is used by families, parent involvement initiatives, and…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Education, Family Literacy, Intergenerational Programs
Parker, Sharon; Wuelser, Ann – 1995
This paper investigates existing research about the strengths and weakness of current family literacy programs and presents a 98-item list of family literacy activities across the curricula for adult educators to promote intergenerational literacy. Educational experts feel that family literacy programs need more evaluation, and that the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Class Activities, Family Literacy, High Schools
Alachua County Schools, Gainesville, FL. – 1991
This coordinator's handbook describes the "Rockin' Readers" program, in which senior-citizen volunteers are matched with specifically targeted at-risk children (usually of kindergarten age or slightly older) in Alachua County, Florida, who tested below their peer group in language development and reading readiness skills. The handbook…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, High Risk Students, Intergenerational Programs, Older Adults
Alachua County Schools, Gainesville, FL. – 1991
Designed for use by volunteers in the program, this handbook describes the "Rockin' Readers" program, in which senior-citizen volunteers are matched with specifically targeted at-risk children in Alachua County, Florida, who tested below their peer group in language development and reading readiness skills. The handbook notes that each…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Early Intervention, High Risk Students, Intergenerational Programs
Quintero, Elizabeth, Comp.; Velarde, Maria Cristina – 1988
A project was conducted in Texas using an intergenerational approach to literacy instruction. Parents received individualized literacy instruction using the Language Experience Approach, as well as instruction designed to help them encourage literacy skill development in their children. Children and parents also worked together on literacy…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Citations (References), Curriculum
2002
This document is designed for use by community organizers in creating, developing and maintaining an intergenerational program. Starting with a brief overview of the Maryland Intergenerational Coalition, the document describes (in short, bulleted entries) the activities and accomplishments of various intergenerational programs in Maryland, such as…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Church Role, Churches, Community Programs
