Two soft'' (non-formalized) models--the convergence model for R & D program management and a model of the processes of innovation in the public sector -- have been used in designing a strategy for a national right-to-read project. Covers the history of the project, an evaluation of the soft models, and a discussion of the conditions under…

Discusses the methodology of designing curricula and transferring knowledge skills, and aptitudes to adult workers.'' (Author)

Article discusses non-formal education for young adults of developing countries through World Education, an American non-profit organization. (MM)

Article describes a pilot project to combine programs in adult literacy and family planning in Turkey. (MM)

Dropouts were interviewed and the results are tabulated. (SP)

Only excellent programs in literacy education can motivate an adult to develop or increase his reading skills; the direct economic advantages as well as the pleasures of reading must be made apparent. (JB)

High iteracy rates are found in the urban areas because it is difficult to live there without being literate, while the need to be literate is not so greatly felt in the rural areas. (PT)

The origins, objectives, organization, and programs of the Institute are briefly described. (LS)

Discusses the different categories of literacy needs and gives suggestions on materials selection for literacy classes. (EKN)

Discusses a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Initial Teaching Alphabet as a medium for remedial teaching of those who were behind in reading ability by five grades or more. (JOW)

Summarizes a research study that explored the effectiveness of the Prime-O-Tec method, a multisensory technique for teaching sight vocabulary and comprehension, with disabled adult readers. Concludes that the listening, saying, seeing, and touching technique is effective with such a population. (FL)

The teaching of writing, an important element in reading instruction, is undervalued in literacy programs. Writing instruction must deal with negative attitudes, lack of self-confidence, and "writers block," as well as with mechanics. Many writing techniques can improve reading comprehension as well. They are essential to both tutorial or…

Examining literacy and adult education in the United Kingdom (U.K.), this issue is divided into four parts: (1) Introductory Survey, which discusses the U.K. experience in adult literacy; (2) The Provider, which presents agencies involved in adult education; (3) Resources, which describes the Adult Literacy Resource Agency; and (4) Learning…