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Peer reviewedSawyer, Don; Rodriguez, Carmen – Journal of Reading, 1993
Reports on a survey of Native Canadian adults (with limited reading skills but not currently in adult programs) about their perceptions of literacy. Discusses (1) purposes and values of literacy; (2) types of goals; (3) past barriers; (4) preferred learning environment (they preferred "watch then do" learning); and (5) current barriers.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, American Indian Education, Canada Natives
Peer reviewedWalker, Becky; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1987
Encourages use of the newspaper for adults to improve their reading skills and to practice applying academic skills to problem solving. (NKA)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Class Activities
Peer reviewedAmoroso, Henry C., Jr. – Journal of Reading, 1986
Presents an unexpurgated interview with an 18-year-old prisoner soon after he learned to read and write, showing the importance of teacher caring in the process. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Cognitive Style, Learning Strategies
