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Kapel, Marilyn B. – Lifelong Learning, 1984
Ten-week tutorials focused on improving the reading competency of employees of a city housing authority. Materials and techniques for adult learners were used. Vocabulary and comprehension scores and high levels of attendance (17 of 19 students attended 80 percent of the time) indicated the success of the program. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, City Government, Functional Literacy, Government Employees