This revised and expanded edition of a handbook is designed for basic skills tutors. Part 1 looks at what literacy involves and why it is important. It examines previous experiences of learning that students may bring and describes a range of styles of provision. Part 2 contains four student profiles, to which the rest of the book makes reference. In each case, the tutors have given some background information about the students, each at a different level of literacy, and their reasons for entering a program. Part 3 examines the processes of assessing the student, both at the time of enrollment and in regularly reviewing progress. It describes the setting of a learning plan, stresses the importance of keeping individual records, emphasizes usefulness of written lesson plans, and discusses how tutors can evaluate their own teaching. Part 4 explores learning methods and techniques, describes approaches used with each student from part 2, and suggests further activities that could be developed for individual or group work. Part 5 examines ways in which students can gain recognition of their progress and discusses the competence-based approach. It looks at progression and what this may include. Part 6 considers types of materials and resources available and gives guidelines in deciding what to use and how to use it. It looks at considerations when creating one's own material. Part 7 lists some useful materials and further reading. An index is provided. (YLB)