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Samuels, Frank – 1981
Attention to the quality of the learning environment (both the physical and human dimensions) is critical to positive outcomes for adult disadvantaged learners in basic education. It is necessary to understand the characteristics of the adult disadvantaged student, his/her social and cultural or ethnic background, and how these factors influence…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Kreitlow, Burton W.; And Others – 1980
This study was conducted to assess the educational needs of Wisconsin adults aged 16 years and older who had not graduated from and were not attending high school or had not received a high school equivalency credential. The project staff interviewed 1,680 Wisconsin residents who met these criteria by telephone, using computerized random digit…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Basic Skills, Educational Needs
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Migrant Education. – 1978
The annotated bibliography cites 397 high-interest, low-vocabulary materials and teacher resource books for the Migrant Adult Basic Education Project (MABE), which provides literacy instruction to migrant adults during their residence in New York State. Materials are listed for language arts, reading, math, social studies, "survival" skills, and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Communication Skills, Consumer Economics
Whaples, Gene C. – 1979
Research can provide insights into problems related to adult basic education (ABE) program success. The potential ABE population is great; for example, the Maryland target group includes nearly 1,097,000. Several studies have revealed that those needing ABE most are least likely to be program participants. Various problems that often overwhelm the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Kansas State Dept. of Education, Topeka. – 1978
This plan seeks generally to improve literacy skills and specifically to aid adults in progressing through three adult performance levels to obtain the general educational development (GED) diploma. The introduction discusses the general growth of adult basic education; a chart depicts that growth in Kansas. The document is then divided into five…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy
Zook, Doris; And Others – 1979
This Project Drive Teacher's Manual complements eight booklets designed for intermediate-level English-as-a-second-language students and low-level adult basic education/basic reading students. The goal of the booklets is to aid the student in developing the oral and sight vocabulary necessary for a basic driver training program. The guide begins…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Answer Sheets, Basic Skills, Certification
Zook, Doris; And Others – 1979
This Project Drive booklet titled Driving for All Seasons and Reasons is one of eight booklets designed for intermediate-level English-as-a-second-language students and low-level adult basic education/basic reading students. The goal of the booklet is to aid the student in developing the oral and sight vocabulary necessary for a basic driver…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Certification, Driver Education
Zook, Doris; And Others – 1979
This Project Drive booklet titled Forms, Forms, and More Forms is one of eight booklets designed for intermediate-level English-as-a-second-language students and low-level adult basic education/basic reading students. The goal of the booklet is to aid the student in developing the oral and sight vocabulary necessary for a basic driver training…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Certification, Driver Education
McCune, Donald A. – 1979
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program conducted by the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was evaluated. Data were collected via staff interviews and record reviews during site visits at ABE facilities located in five of six district comprising the Trust Territory. Focus of the evaluation activities was on program administration,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Attitudes, Adult Basic Education, Educational Assessment
Download full textPALLONE, NATHANIEL J. – 1965
THE SOUTH BEND PROJECT ON THE EDUCATIONAL REHABILITATION OF THE HARD-CORE UNEMPLOYED WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN BASIC EDUCATIONAL SKILLS FOR 100 HARD-CORE UNEMPLOYED AND ASSIST THEM IN DEVELOPING FAVORABLE WORK ATTITUDES TO EQUIP THEM FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, DETERMINE THE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GROUP, AND TO…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Attitude Change, Comparative Testing
LONDONER, CARROLL A. – 1967
A STUDY WAS MADE OF THE READABILITY LEVELS OF CURRICULUM MATERIALS USED IN THE BASIC AND THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE ATTERBURY JOB CORPS CENTER IN INDIANA. THE GUNNING FOG INDEX WAS USED TO MEASURE STYLE OF DIFFICULTY AS CREATED BY LENGTHY SENTENCES AND POLYSYLLABIC WORDS. THIS IS HIGHLY CORRELATED TO THE LEVEL OF SCHOOL GRADE…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Vocational Education, Grade 4, Grade 5
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. – 1967
LACK OF FINANCES, QUALIFIED PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING MADE THE PROBLEMS OF EDUCATING THE 250,000 COLORADO ADULTS WITH LESS THAN EIGHT YEARS OF FORMAL SCHOOLING DIFFICULT TO ATTACK. UNDER THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1964, A COOPERATIVE EFFORT WAS BEGUN BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER AGENCIES TO…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Adult Basic Education, Advisory Committees, Agency Cooperation
MCKEE, JOHN M.; AND OTHERS – 1967
DISSEMINATION OF PROGRAM FINDINGS TO THE CORRECTIONAL FIELD IS A KEY OBJECTIVE OF THE CURRENT PHASE OF THE EXPERIMENTAL-DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF INMATES AT DRAPER CORRECTIONAL CENTER. LEADERS IN CORRECTIONS AND MANPOWER TRAINING WILL MEET IN FOUR CONFERENCES, PLANS FOR WHICH ARE OUTLINED IN THIS REPORT. BECAUSE 23 PERCENT…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Correctional Institutions, Counseling Services, Delinquent Rehabilitation
HAND, SAM E., ED. – 1965
A TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION LEADERS COVERED CONTENT, PURPOSES, AND OBJECTIVES OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDEREDUCATED ADULTS, AND WAYS OF IDENTIFYING, REACHING, AND INVOLVING POTENTIAL STUDENTS. SOCIAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND CIVIC COMPETENCE, AND INCULCATION OF DESIRABLE HEALTH PRACTICES AND ETHICAL VALUES WERE…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Agency Cooperation
Modesto Junior Coll., CA. – 1965
THIS REPORT OUTLINES PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND PROGRESS MADE IN THE STANISLAUS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TRAINING PROJECT. INITIAL DIFFICULTY IN SECURING FEDERAL APPROVAL AND FUNDS FOR PREVOCATIONAL OR BASIC EDUCATION WAS ENDED BY THE AMENDED MANPOWER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT. HOWEVER, DIFFICULTIES, MAINLY IN REORIENTING PREVOCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Vocational Education, Agency Cooperation, Educational Facilities
