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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
Download full textAbadzi, Helen – 2003
Adult literacy program outcomes have been disappointing. A number of principals and methods from cognitive and neuropsychological research can be used to make literacy instruction more effective, including the following: improving cognitive function; fast reading; reading practice; literacy as a motivator; and improving use of class time.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Cost Effectiveness
