Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ894115
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1555-9734
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The Challenges Facing Adult Literacy Programs
Greenberg, Daphne
Community Literacy Journal, v3 n1 p39-54 Fall 2008
The field of adult literacy is complex. This complexity poses many challenges for literacy programs. This paper addresses the challenges of collaboration, diversity, attendance, assessment and professional development as they apply to adult literacy programs. Recommendations for increasing the success of literacy programs are provided.
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Adult Literacy, Barriers, Cooperation, Student Diversity, Attendance Patterns, Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation, Faculty Development, Success, Program Effectiveness, Partnerships in Education, English (Second Language), Gender Differences, Reading Skills, Skill Development, Goal Orientation
Community Literacy Journal. Department of Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse, DePaul University, 802 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614. Tel: 906-370-0206; Web site: http://communityliteracy.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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