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Myth #7: Literacy Programs Are Fail-Safe.
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Literacy Beat, 1988
Evaluation of adult literacy programs requires different criteria from those used to judge regular schooling. Indicators for evaluating adult voluntary programs with individualized curricula are recruitment; retention, including absenteeism; one-on-one tutoring with volunteers; training in a context; support services; the "quick-fix" syndrome;…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Attendance, Basic Skills