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Bean, Robert – Open Letter, 1992
Some of the thinking behind a popular state model for workplace-based education in South Australia is presented, and national implications are discussed. (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Foreign Countries, Program Development, State Programs
Jones, Adele M. E. – Open Letter, 1991
Some special issues of concern regarding adult literacy in the South Pacific are considered and questions are posed that go beyond the provision of classes and materials. Language diversity, ideological issues, adult literacy planner's profiles, and planning and training are among the topics discussed. (18 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Educational Planning, Foreign Countries, Literacy Education
Black, Stephen – Open Letter, 1991
Research findings are discussed that lead to a reassessment of popular perceptions about literacy and prisoners, particularly that the percentage of illiterate prisoners is higher than in the general population and that many prisoners are reluctant to participate in prison literacy programs. (Contains 24 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Correctional Education, Foreign Countries, Illiteracy
Sanguinetti, Jill – Open Letter, 1992
A preliminary sketch is provided of some important issues in adult literacy education, based on the work of Paulo Freire and reactions to his theories. (Contains 12 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Foreign Countries, Literacy Education
Grant, Audrey N. – Open Letter, 1991
A national research project based at La Trobe University is discussed that focuses on how adults in diverse social groups "do" literacy in talking, reading, and writing. (31 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Literacy Education
Maushart, Susan – Open Letter, 1991
It is argued that there are particular kinds of literacies, each defined by its own characteristic format, style, and context of use. The significant question for the future is not "How literate?" but "Literate how?" (13 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Definitions, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Brennan, Barrie; Coates, Sharon – Open Letter, 1990
Based on a 1989 research project on the outcomes of adult literacy programs, this paper reports findings in five categories: socioeconomic, personal, social, cognitive, and enactive. The research raises questions about what literacy progress means to adult students and their teachers. (Contains nine references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Literacy, Foreign Countries, Illiteracy
Daws, Lyn – Open Letter, 1992
A case is described that tested the relevance of Freire's "liberationist pedagogy." One student's improved language skills resulted in changing smoking arrangements at the local bingo hall and in gaining personal social and political skills in the process. (Contains two references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Skills
Rado, Marta; Foster, Lois – Open Letter, 1991
A study aimed to enhance the opportunities and access to literacy training for women with a non-English-speaking background. Options are proposed for the development of literacy skills from which learners and teachers can choose to suit their own needs. (Contains 20 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, English (Second Language), Females, Foreign Countries
Leigh, Gregory R. – Open Letter, 1992
Based on an Australian study, this article notes that people with hearing disabilities are not homogeneous and suggests several language-learning options to be considered by service providers. Contains 24 references. (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Deafness, Foreign Countries, Hearing Impairments
Searle, Jean – Open Letter, 1991
A framework for identifying information regarding workplace communication requirements is presented that assumes communication involves sign systems as well as spoken and written language. Research with suburban supermarket checkout operators indicates that communication is deeply embedded in the social context. (Contains 18 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Communication Skills, Cultural Context, Ethnography
Falk, Ian – Open Letter, 1991
This paper draws on a recent theory-driven critical case study that uses ethnographic methods to examine data on the stated needs for literacy of adult literacy learners. It is argued that the literacy needs of adult learners are social constructions. (14 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Case Studies, Educational Needs, Ethnography
Pilmer, Don – Open Letter, 1991
Implications of the Australia Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) for the English language needs of long-term migrant residents, especially women, are discussed. It is suggested that the revised AMEP policy aims to involve a wider range of organizations and providers. (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, English (Second Language), Females, Foreign Countries
Luke, Allan – Open Letter, 1992
Some of the broad issues of literacy and national economy are addressed in this article, which provides a historical context for the claims frequently made by policymakers and employer organizations about the economic benefits of increased language skills. Contains 42 references. (LB)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Economic Impact, Foreign Countries, Functional Literacy
Long, Peter; Caswell, Tricia – Open Letter, 1990
The issue of illiteracy in the workplace and the implications for restructuring, multiskilling, and training are discussed. Findings of a national survey, Literacy for Productivity: A Study of Adult Literacy in the Workplace, are also reported. A response supports the argument for implementation of literacy programs. (Contains five references.)…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Foreign Countries, Job Skills
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