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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Santiago (Chile). Regional Office for Education in Latin America and Caribbean. – 1986
The speed at which transformations have occurred in levels of knowledge--especially scientific and technical knowledge--obliges countries in the Latin American and Caribbean region to undergo a rapid process of modernization. An educational project of UNESCO was established with this goal in mind. This bulletin presents three articles concerning…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Bilingualism, Economic Climate
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Johnson, Deborah Wilcox – Library Trends, 1986
This examination of the criteria used in the evaluation of library literacy programs reviews the relevant literature, discusses several evaluation models that have already been used in literacy projects, and outlines a proposed evaluation model. (EM)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Library Services
Dave, R. H., Ed.; And Others – 1986
Many countries have recently launched massive programs to promote nation-wide adult literacy, but while these efforts have been commendable, it has been observed that neo-literates who acquire literacy through such programs have great difficulty in retaining it; hence an urgent need to develop suitable programs of post-literacy and continuing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Case Studies, Continuing Education
Askov, Eunice N.; And Others – 1985
Between-group designs constitute the experimental methods traditionally applied in the field of education. Another level of analysis, however, is commonly used in clinical psychology but seldom applied in educational settings: single-subject designs (actually applied to small groups). This design allows a researcher to evaluate the influence of an…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit, London (England). – 1991
This document provides a framework for local education agencies to monitor, support, and evaluate basic skills provision for adults. It sets out a general approach to evaluation based on three crucial factors in basic skills provision: inputs, process, and outcomes. It suggests some possible program indicators for basic skills, including average…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Basic Skills
Adams, Rebecca; Burt, Miriam – 2002
This annotated bibliography was developed to present a comprehensive view of the research conducted on reading development among adult English language learners in the United States in the past 20 years. Articles included were selected through searches of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC, U.S. Department of Education), Modern…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Annotated Bibliographies, English (Second Language), Literacy Education
Dave, R. H., Ed.; And Others – 1985
Many countries have recently launched massive programs to promote nation-wide adult literacy, but while these efforts have been commendable, it has been observed that neo-literates who acquire literacy through such programs have great difficulty in retaining it; hence an urgent need to develop suitable programs of post-literacy and continuing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Continuing Education, Educational Media
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Kim, Jungkang – Adult Basic Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal for Adult Literacy Educational Planning, 2005
This article presents my views and reflections on working with adult ESL learners at a community-based adult literacy program in the Southwest. In this article, I share my experience working with adult learners learning English as a second language and critically address and discuss issues significant to the learners in their language and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Journal Writing, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Hamburg (Germany). Inst. for Education. – 1992
This report of the 40th anniversary meeting of the Unesco Institute for Education (UIE) discusses the Institute's program which has consistently reflected a concern with education as a lifelong phenomenon. Current priorities are the promotion of literacy and adult basic education, the extension of educational opportunities to children and young…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational History, Educational Objectives
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Bloomington, IN. – 1991
Applicable to all levels of education, the eight digests and four FAST (Focused Access to Selected Topics) bibliographies included in this special collection focus on testing and assessment in the fields of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The material in this special collection is designed for use by teachers, students, administrators,…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Dialog Journals, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
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Roberts, Peter – Educational Studies, 1994
Relates that, in the past two decades, Paulo Friere's philosophy has gained adherents in Brazil and several other nations. Reviews Friere's methods of adult literacy education and identifies serious criticisms. Argues that, while the Freirean system is nondialogical and impositional, his literacy efforts were ultimately worthwhile. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Change, Educational History
Dave, R. H.; And Others – 1988
Many countries have recently launched massive programs to promote nation-wide adult literacy, but while these efforts have been commendable, it has been observed that neo-literates who acquire literacy through such programs have great difficulty in retaining it; hence an urgent need to develop suitable programs of post-literacy and continuing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Audiovisual Aids, Continuing Education
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Wangberg, Elaine G. – Computers in the Schools, 1986
Describes the development and pilot testing of an interactive software lesson series designed to increase reading and writing abilities of illiterate adults and adolescents. Results of pilot studies of the High Quality Educational Program indicate the microcomputer approach to instruction combined with appropriate software offers a promising tool…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Adult Literacy, Adults
Garner, Barbara, Ed. – National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2005
"Focus on Basics" is the quarterly publication of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy. It presents best practices, current research on adult learning and literacy, and how research is used by adult basic education teachers, counselors, program administrators, and policymakers. "Focus on Basics" is dedicated to…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Health Education, Second Language Learning, Learning Activities
International Planned Parenthood Federation, London (England). – 1985
The age at which women marry and bear chldren can influence their health and well-being and that of their chi dren. This fact is at the heart of the analysis contained in this document which was a result of a study of the World Fertility Survey (WFS) and other data pertaining to global demographics. The document is comprised of seven sets of…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Birth Rate, Cohort Analysis, Demography
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