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Peer reviewedSrivastava, R. N. – Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 1989
An analysis is provided of the belief that theories developed about literacy within different academic disciplines and development campaigns have been built around contradictory assumptions. The conclusion is made that research is needed in order to make literacy instruction more functional in adult literacy programs. (109 references) (GLR)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Applied Linguistics, Concept Formation, Functional Literacy
Download full textAdult Literacy Center of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, PA. – 1992
Developed as part of a project to upgrade the workplace vocabulary and comprehension skills of Pennsylvania workers in light industry, health, hotel and hospitality, and food service occupations, this document consists of four parts: a project report, a trainer's manual, a tutor handbook, and assessment report/resource packet. The project report…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Guides, Food Service
