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Nutbrown, Cathy; Clough, Peter; Stammers, Lynsey; Emblin, Nadia; Alston-Smith, Summer – Research Papers in Education, 2019
This paper reports an original approach to family literacy in two UK men's prisons. Brief consideration of family literacy research precedes consideration of specific issues of imprisonment and literacy, and recent initiatives for incarcerated fathers. The significance of the study lies in the demonstration that theories of early literacy…
Descriptors: Family Literacy, Fathers, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Institutions
Hannon, Peter; Nutbrown, Cathy; Fawcett, Eileen – Adults Learning (England), 1997
Raising Early Achievement in Literacy is a British family literacy project in which educators recognize that adult learning is different; parents are experts on their own children and have views on literacy; and bilingual parents may have different needs. Listening to families is a key principle of the project. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Early Childhood Education, Family Literacy, Foreign Countries
Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit, London (England). – 1993
The six articles in this issue attempt to answer questions that have arisen due to the increase in programs that cross existing or traditional age barriers in literacy education. They draw upon recent and current research and practice both in the United Kingdom and the United States. "Family Literacy: An Intergenerational Approach to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Demonstration Programs, Economic Development