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OECD Publishing, 2014
The Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) will establish technical standards and guidelines to ensure that the survey design and implementation processes of PIAAC yield high-quality and internationally comparable data. This document provides a revised version of the technical standards and guidelines originally…
Descriptors: Adults, International Assessment, Adult Literacy, Competence
Papen, Uta – International Journal of Educational Development, 2005
This paper is concerned with the implications of a social view of literacy for the policy and practice of adult literacy. Taking the example of a recent literacy project in South Africa and comparing this with the author's own ethnographic research among learners from the National Literacy Programme in Namibia, the paper discusses the possible…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Ethnography, Adult Literacy, Literacy Education
SERAmerica, 1987
Consists of six articles reporting on workshops and panel discussions of literacy from a Hispanic perspective. The discussions took place at a forum on "Literacy: The First Chapter of the American Dream." (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Hispanic Americans, Literacy Education
Van Tilburg, Emmalou; Heimlich, Joe E. – Lifelong Learning, 1987
The authors address the diminishing of subcultural influence through prevalent culture education programs. Their three-part approach includes (1) examining the reasons for mainstream involvement in educating the subculture, (2) exploring the values of tradition in the subculture, and (3) providing a framework for educators working with…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Cultural Differences, Educational Environment
Scales, Alice; Burley, JoAnne – Lifelong Learning, 1988
Demonstrates how Gibb's principles of learning have influenced case study outcomes from a holistic perspective. Presents abstracts of strengths, weaknesses, and instructional strategies from 15 case studies and compiles the information to present an instructor/learner situation. Principles of the holistic approach to teaching adult literacy are…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Holistic Approach, Teaching Methods

Journal of Employment Counseling, 1989
Presents public policy issues that affect literacy among women. Discusses the economic jeopardy cycle of illiteracy, increased labor force participation of women, and family needs as factors which compel advocacy for programs aimed at increasing female literacy levels. Examines the illiteracy rate among women and its effect on employment. Includes…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Economics, Employment, Females

Chandran, K. Narayana – Journal of Reading, 1994
Discusses the National Literacy Mission (NLM) launched in 1988 in India. Notes the barriers to successful campaigns for literacy in India. Describes the reasons for the particularly successful campaign in the state of Kerala, including the fact that it was in every sense a people's campaign. (SR)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Foreign Countries, Illiteracy
Fisher, James C. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1987
The low level of participation in adult basic education by older adults with minimal education invites consideration of the impact of illiteracy on older adults. Discussed are the role of reading among this population, the adequacy of commonly used definitions and measures of literacy for older adults, and recommendations for research and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Older Adults

Behroozi, Jaleh – Adult Learning, 1996
Describes the National Institute for Literacy's Literacy Information and Communication System as a national electronic network for literacy providers that focuses on comprehensiveness, ease of access, consistent format, and availability of support services for the state literacy resource centers whose home pages are linked. Seven websites are…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Literacy Education
McIlvoy, Nancy Drew – Vocational Education Journal, 1989
The author discusses the problem of adult illiteracy. Funding sources for adult basic education are reviewed. Suggestions regarding how vocational educators can help solve the literacy problem are included. Initiatives suggested include (1) diversification, (2) collaboration, (3) partnerships, and (4) renewal. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Labor Force, Vocational Education

Harrill, Sandy – PAACE Journal of Adult Learning, 2001
Practitioner inquiry groups formed by Pennsylvania adult literacy practitioners provide an alternative to traditional professional development. The network provides opportunities for sharing contextualized knowledge and acquiring new ways of practice. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Faculty Development, Networks
Ilsley, Paul J. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1985
Contains an analysis of prevailing practices in adult literacy volunteer programs. Considers selected research, literature, and programs, mostly from the context of the burgeoning emphasis on literacy voluntarism in the United States. Neglected questions of policy and practice are raised. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Literacy Education, Policy Formation

Chandler, Judith B. – Journal of the National Association of Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors, 1984
Discusses the needs of women who are returning to school for adult basic education. Provides suggestions for meeting the needs of this group in terms of professional action, counselor education, teacher training, grants, financial support, publication, and volunteerism. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Females, Reentry Students

Benseman, John; Sutton, Alison – Adult Basic Education, 1999
Details the design and implementation of a rolling review process for community-based adult literacy programs. Describes four steps: documentation to become "review ready," collection of feedback from participants and key informants, site visit by reviewers, and use of the evaluation report as a planning tool. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Community Organizations, Community Programs, Foreign Countries
BCEL Newsletter for the Business Community, 1985
Given the large gap between the millions of adults in need of basic literacy skills and the shortage of teachers, tutors, and funds to serve them, computer-assisted instruction (CAI) has the potential to reduce the gap. The merits of CAI include its holding power, provision of a positive learning environment, opportunity to learn about computers,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction