Discusses the changes needed in General Educational Development (GED) student instruction as a result of the new composition requirement in the GED test. Outlines techniques for teaching composition to GED students. (CH)

Literacy Volunteers of America is described as a grassroots effort that has grown to national proportions. An overview of its development and case studies of library literacy projects in various states are provided, and recommendations are made for continued and future library participation in the literacy effort. (EM)

Provides excerpts from two talks given by Paulo Freire in February 1985, in which he reiterated the need to develop a theoretical framework from which an empowering, humanistic pedagogical structure can be built and proposed a pedagogy that forces learners to think critically and adopt a critical attitude toward the world. (GC)

The author outlines the development of adult literacy and other basic education in England and Wales in the last 10 to 15 years, places this development in the wider economic, social, and political context in the same period, highlights achievements during the past decade, and lists priorities for the future. (CT)

This study investigated the prevalence of learning disabilities among 189 male inmates in a county jail setting. If inmates scored below the sixth-grade level, they were further tested. From this procedure, it was concluded that there is a much higher rate of learning disabilities among the adult offender population than among the general…

Describes a computer-assisted instruction program used to enhance adult students' basic skills in the Jefferson County Schools (Kentucky). (MD)

Reports on the problem of adult functional illiteracy in the workplace and discusses how some companies and business-sponsored organizations are dealing with this problem. Describes Polaroid Corporation's in-house literacy training program in detail. (CH)

The author describes a scheme to use the adult basic education service to help people whose powers of communication have been damaged by accidents or strokes. Discusses establishing basic skills classes for dysphasic adults and linkage with other groups. (Author/CT)

This article describes data-based instruction, an alternative to traditional teaching and assessment strategies in education. Examples of data-based instruction in correctional education programs are presented. (CT)

Describes how New Mexico's Section 310 personnel reviewed the literature on self-directed learning and devised strategies for integrating self-directed learning into staff development training. Their plan for accomplishing this is described. (Author/CT)

Investigates the management perspectives and the reported practices, priorities, and activities of all federally funded adult basic education programs in New York City. The views of the directors of the funded community-based organizations and those of the managers of the local education agency's program are compared. Recommendations for policy…

Describes a study that found that adult basic education (ABE) and general educational development (GED) students have low self-concepts and unrealistic career aspirations. Indicates the need for emphasis on building positive self-concepts and better career education programs for ABE and GED students. (JOW)

Presents the results of a survey of adult basic education (ABE) literature from 1977 to l983 and offers suggestions on the design of future ABE programs. (AEA)

Discusses the rationale for integrating writing in beginning literacy instruction, describes several successful writing activities, and includes recommendations for adult literacy educators. (AEA)

Describes a study that identified and ranked the major competencies and attributes needed by beginning volunteer literacy tutors of English-speaking adults. Results implied that during the preservice training of tutors, emphasis should be placed on developing interpersonal skills and awareness. (NRJ)