Adult Illiteracy in the USA: Problem and Solutions.

Rigg, Pat; Kasemek, Francis E.

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ERIC Number: EJ294318

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Publication Date: 1983

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Adult Illiteracy in the USA: Problem and Solutions.

Rigg, Pat; Kasemek, Francis E.

Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, v16 n4 p24-31 1983

In lieu of literacy programs based on teacher-as-parent, student-as-child relationships or student/teacher partnerships, the authors propose (1) developing an adult/adult learning environment, (2) using a psycholinguistic model of the reading process, and (3) using a cognitive-discovery model of the writing process. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Literacy Education, Reading Instruction, Writing Instruction

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