Effective Programs for Adult Literacy Instruction: The L-I-T-E-R-A-T-E Program.

Fagan, William T.

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Publication Date: 1993

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Effective Programs for Adult Literacy Instruction: The L-I-T-E-R-A-T-E Program.

Fagan, William T.

Canadian Journal of Special Education, v9 n2 p145-48 1993

This paper describes Literacy Independence towards Enabling, Responsibility, Attainment, Trust, and Excellence, a program for adult literacy learners that involves a comprehensive approach to development of competency in reading, writing, and oral language. Learners participate in a cooperative-learning experience in which they provide input regarding learning outcomes and monitor progress toward those outcomes. (JDD)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Competency Based Education, Cooperative Learning, Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Literacy Education, Oral Language, Personal Autonomy, Program Development, Reading, Reading Difficulties, Writing Improvement

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Language: English

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