Reading Development in Adults.

Chall, Jeanne S.

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ERIC Number: EJ368952

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Reading Development in Adults.

Chall, Jeanne S.

Annals of Dyslexia, v37 p240-51 1987

The development of reading ability among adults is compared with that of children. Discussed are the characteristics of adults at each developmental level, instruction for skill enhancement, difficulties experienced at various levels, a historical overview of literacy needs and standards, and the growing recognition of dyslexia in adults. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills, Comparative Analysis, Developmental Stages, Dyslexia, Educational Trends, History, Literacy Education, Reading Ability, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction, Skill Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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