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Download full textWeinstein-Shr, Gail – 1990
The questions and answers in this document focus on the way that families affect and create the conditions for literacy development and use among family members. The following questions are addressed: (1) What is family literacy? Is it the same as intergenerational literacy? (2) What are the goals of family and intergenerational programs, and what…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language), Family Characteristics
Holt, Daniel D., Ed. – 1994
A discussion of family literacy projects focuses on alternatives to traditional methods of program evaluation. In the first chapter, the distinction between standardized and alternative assessments is clarified and the special evaluation needs of family literacy projects are highlighted. The remainder of the handbook is intended to help program…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Classroom Observation Techniques, English (Second Language), Family Literacy
Wrigley, Heide Spruck – 1993
A 2-year national study by Aguirre International identified effective and innovative instructional approaches, methods, and technologies used to provide literacy instruction for adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) literacy students. Adult ESL literacy learners were found to be varied in terms of literacy backgrounds and experience. Adults who…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Community Organizations, English (Second Language), Family Literacy
Holt, Daniel D., Ed.; Van Duzer, Carol H., Ed. – 2000
This book provides guidance on developing an effective evaluation plan for adult English language programs, whether in the context of family literacy, workplace and workforce literacy, or general language development. With an emphasis on surveys, interviews, observation measures, and performance samples, the authors show how staff members and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, English (Second Language), Evaluation Methods, Family English Literacy
Schlessman-Frost, Amy – 1994
The current trend toward collaboration is having an impact on the fields of adult basic education and adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and literacy education. This digest looks at collaboration for adult ESL programs and for family bilingual and ESL literacy programs. It discusses the distinctions among cooperation, coordination, and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Bilingual Education, Educational Cooperation, English (Second Language)
Weinstein-Shr, Gail – 1992
Five questions and answers are presented in this document. They are as follows: (1) Are family literacy and intergenerational literacy the same? The first term, it is explained, focuses on the parent and child, while the second term, used in the broader sense, involves other adults such as grandparents and neighbors, etc. (2) What are the goals of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Competency Based Education, Cooperation, Cultural Background
