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Children's Literature and Adult Literacy: Empowerment through Intergenerational Learning.

Handel, Ruth D.; Goldsmith, Ellen – Lifelong Learning, 1989

Describes an intergenerational reading program using children's literature in adult literacy classes. Discusses the adult literacy training sessions and the adaptations of the model in a variety of instructional settings. (JOW)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Childrens Literature

Improve Your Adult Literacy Instruction by Vitalizing the Research.

Goudreau, Nancy – Lifelong Learning, 1986

This article describes how the practitioners in one small adult literacy program selected particular research findings upon which to establish a core of instructional tenets. It discusses the teacher's need for such a core, useful research, and principles for adult literacy instruction. (CT)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Core Curriculum, Literacy Education