A study relating functional literacy work and the textile industry in Isfahan, Iran, is described as an example of a way by which the functional literacy program can be made more effective by aligning it to a particular industry. Revolving discs are used as a teaching aid. (Five appendixes are included.) (AG)

Four part article: (1) a description of the program, (2) Grace Goodell's analysis of adult learning characteristics with emphasis on economic motivation, (3) a reply by J.D.N. Versluys emphasizing importance of teacher training, (4) a final comment by Goodell. (SP)

A resume is presented of the evaluation strategy employed on the Iranian project in UNESCO's Experimental World Literacy Program and its implications for the program, an attempt to bring literacy instruction to large groups of adults in developing countries. (Author/AJ)

Describes a proposed national crusade in Iran designed to achieve by 1988 at least 85 percent literacy within the age group 7 to 50 years. The crusade is discussed in terms of mobilization of illiterates and social change agents, organization of the crusade, educational approaches, basic education objectives, changes in knowledge and behavior, and…