Describes the community education program developed in the Princeton School District of Dallas, Texas. Community education puts the public back into public education by using public facilities to enhance the community and the educational system. (MD)

Discusses techniques to use with adult beginning readers in the areas of (1) assessment (i.e., interviewing, voice pointing); (2) discussion (i.e., explaining approaches, incorporating interests); and (3) instruction (i.e., assisted reading, progress tracking). (CH)

The authors state that funding of adult basic and secondary education (ABSE) is an excellent investment, and the return to both the individual and society is substantially under-assessed by critics. Benefits to the student and the student's family and society, and implications for ABSE educators are discussed. (CT)

A study of relationship between teaching style (measured by Principles of Adult Learning Scale) and student achievement based on teacher assessment involved teachers and students in an adult basic education (ABE) program. Though teaching style and achievement are linked, approach in ABE and English as a second language settings differs from more…

A student's persistence in adult basic education programs can be influenced by institutional and personal support systems. This article not only identifies these support systems but also analyzes the impact that they have on students' lives. (Author)

Using Boshier's Education Participation Scale, this study analyzed reasons for participation in adult basic education programs. Patterns related to Levinson's life stages were examined. Recommended classroom strategies included small group instruction, mentoring, field experience, and community awareness programs. (SK)

Presents guidelines to help literacy educators adopt the organic primer approach that has been found to be effective in helping adults learn to read. (HOD)

Six generic teaching functions that comprise an essential part of the role of adult basic education tutor are presented. The six functions are delineated as (1) diagnosing student needs, (2) monitoring student progress, (3) recommending materials and task, (4) presenting information, (5) guiding student practice, and (6) providing feedback.…

Explores the underrepresentation of older adults in basic education programs by examining survey research of current adult basic education outreach programs to older learners in Texas and through interviews of older illiterate adults receiving adult basic education instruction. (JOW)

Describes the uses and limitations of the revised Reading Evaluation Adult Diagnosis test. (HOD)

A literacy program incorporating adult learning principles was designed using functional materials and an appropriate methodology, and the feasibility of this program was assessed in an adult basic education setting. Analysis of achievement data indicated that the application of adult learning principles to adult literacy resulted in effective…

Discusses a study of adult learners to determine whether self-direction is a presumption or a goal of adult education. Also explores the teacher's role in fostering self-direction in learners and the impact of this role on student success. (JOW)

Reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center on using the language experience approach with secondary students and adults. (RB)

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is designed to collect data from postsecondary institutions in the United States (50 states and the District of Columbia) and other jurisdictions, such as Puerto Rico. For IPEDS, a postsecondary institution is defined as an organization open to the public that has as its primary mission…

This Research Brief highlights key findings from an exploratory investigation of adult basic education teachers' characteristics and concerns. This in-depth exploration documents what is commonly known, but not well researched, about teachers in the field; the challenges they face in teaching, in their programs, and as members of the field of…