This publication makes available to adult basic education teachers and supporting personnel a guide to the literature which can develop deeper appreciation and understanding of their clientele--the disadvantaged. This annotated bibliography of works on poverty and matters relating to poverty contains 205 entries. It is divided into the following…

A report on the direction of improvement for a state system of adult basic education (ABE) is presented. The following aspects of the education program are discussed: need for improvement, plan for an improvement evaluation, objectives of ABE, and analysis and interpretation of 19 ABE in the state. (CK)

Stated goals and intent of Adult Education Act of 1966 and its amendment, progress toward those goals in terms of target population are examined. Ways of reaching target population, and consequences of suggested changes in adult clientele and of influence of Congressional appropriations or funding levels on meeting of those goals are considered.…

As an aid for teachers of adult basic education, this publication suggests ways to use the filmstrip "When Raymond Was Six" to greatest advantage. It offers possible questions for class discussion, and provides activities for additional learning experiences. The filmstrip may be used in a variety of ways, such as the following: as motivation for a…

The reading improvement program of the Brooklyn public library includes students ranging from nonreaders up through postgraduate level. (PF)

An adult educator takes a critical look at the adult basic education system, the need for adult educators trained to teach adults, and the need for more adequate funding of adult education programs. (MF)

Describes a project in which adults used everyday material such as newspapers and paperbacks as the core of instruction. (MKM)

The State University of New York at Brockport has established a program, known as "Basic Skills for Independent Living", for adult retarded students, as an integral part of its regular continuing-education offerings. Also describes the program at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in which handicapped students receive training…

Presents a test on abbreviations used in classified employment advertisements which may be used in survival reading skills instruction. (MKM)

Two-way cable television proved to be an effective way to provide instruction in GED and pre-GED skills in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (MKM)

From 1910 to 1930, illiteracy rates among Alabama's Black population decreased. Yet it is doubtful that the State's literacy campaign was a major contributor to the decline in Black illiteracy; the campaign was closely tied to the White supremacy movement, and most of the funds were directed toward White education. (GC)

Describes the background of Literacy Canada-Laubach, a voluntary agency working toward 100 percent literacy, as well as Canadian research on adult illiteracy and the background of political support for this issue. Makes eight specific recommendations to the Canadian government on such topics as a National Literacy Council, funding, and materials…

Defines functional illiteracy and offers statistics on the prevalence of illiteracy among various groups in the United States. Advocates a central role for community colleges in linking programs and resources addressing illiteracy, acknowledging constraints limiting the colleges' ability to combat the problem. (DMM)

The Pittsburgh Adult Competency program is a literacy and vocational program based on six elements: (1) assessment, (2) flexible grouping, (3) a strong math and reading curriculum, (4) strategies for self-direction, (5) staff development, and (6) evaluation. Implementation of these elements facilitates measurable gains and personal growth.…

Dialect differences are a significant factor in learning to read for English-speaking adults. These differences can be used constructively to help students learn about various features of formal and nonformal English. Emphasis should be on helping students use their experiences to make global sense of the passages they read. (Author/CH)