Adult Literacies

Author : Dolores Perin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781119261384

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The Wiley Handbook of Adult Literacy by Dolores Perin Pdf

Examines the widespread phenomenon of poor literacy skills in adults across the globe This handbook presents a wide range of research on adults who have low literacy skills. It looks at the cognitive, affective, and motivational factors underlying adult literacy; adult literacy in different countries; and the educational approaches being taken to help improve adults’ literacy skills. It includes not only adults enrolled in adult literacy programs, but postsecondary students with low literacy skills, some of whom have reading disabilities. The first section of The Wiley Handbook of Adult Literacy covers issues such as phonological abilities in adults who have not yet learned to read; gender differences in the reading motivation of adults with low literacy skills; literacy skills, academic self-efficacy, and participation in prison education; and more. Chapters on adult literacy, social change and sociocultural factors in South Asia and in Ghana; literacy, numeracy, and self-rated health among U.S. adults; adult literacy programs in Southeastern Europe and Turkey, and a review of family and workplace literacy programs are among the topics featured in the second section. The last part examines how to teach reading and writing to adults with low skills; adults’ transition from secondary to postsecondary education; implications for policy, research, and practice in the adult education field; educational technologies that support reading comprehension; and more. Looks at the cognitive processing challenges associated with low literacy in adults Features contributions from a global team of experts in the field Offers writing strategy instruction for low-skilled postsecondary students The Wiley Handbook of Adult Literacy is an excellent book for academic researchers, teacher educators, professional developers, program designers, and graduate students. It’s also beneficial to curriculum developers, adult basic education and developmental education instructors, and program administrators, as well as clinicians and counselors who provide services to adults with reading disabilities.

Author : Uta Papen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134260225

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Adult Literacy as Social Practice by Uta Papen Pdf

With a radically new perspective on reading, writing and mathematics for adults, this refreshing and challenging book shows how teachers and curriculum developers have much to gain from understanding the role of literacy in learners' lives, bringing in their families, social networks and jobs. Looking at the practicalities of how teachers and students can work with social practice in mind, Adult Literacy as Social Practice is particularly focused on: * how a social theory of literacy and numeracy compares with other theoretical perspectives * how to analyze reading and writing in everyday life using the concepts of social literacy as analytical tools, and what this tells us about learners' teaching needs * what is actually happening in adult basic education and how literacy is really being taught * professional development. With major policy initiatives coming into force, this is the essential guide for teachers and curriculum developers through this area, offering one-stop coverage of the key concepts without the need for finding materials from far-scattered sources.

Author : Uta Papen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134260232

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Adult Literacy as Social Practice by Uta Papen Pdf

In this unique book the author shows that teaching staff have much to gain from understanding the role of literacy in learners' lives, focusing on the practicalities of how teachers and students can work from a social practice perspective.

Author : Stephen Reder,John Bynner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135903299

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Tracking Adult Literacy and Numeracy Skills by Stephen Reder,John Bynner Pdf

Understanding the origins of poor literacy and numeracy skills in adulthood and how to improve them is of major importance when society places a high premium on proficiency in these basic skills. This edited collection brings together the results of recent longitudinal studies that greatly extend our knowledge of what works in raising skill levels, as well as the social and economic returns to improvement. Many fundamental research questions in adult education involve change over time: how adults learn, how program participation influences their acquisition of skills and knowledge, and how their educational development interacts with their social and economic performance. Although a growing number of longitudinal studies in adult basic education have recently been completed, this book is the first systematic compilation of findings and methods. Triangulating findings from different methodological perspectives and research designs, and across countries, this text produces convergence on key conclusions about the role of basic skills in the modern life course and the most effective ways of enhancing them.

Author : John Comings,Barbara Garner,Cristine Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001-07-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780787959951

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The Annual Review of Adult Learning and Literacy by John Comings,Barbara Garner,Cristine Smith Pdf

This is an encompassing review that addresses all aspects ofliteracy (reading, numeracy, and technological literacy, forexample) with a global perspective. It connects the objectives ofliteracy education with broader areas of social welfare, includinghealth, employment and political and economic empowerment. The second volume in a new annual series, this unique publicationfor practitioners in the field of adult learning and literacycollects in one yearly volume the best new knowledge and practiceadvances identified by the prestigious, Harvard-based andfederally-funded literacy center, NCSALL. A single, "user-friendly"source for information on best practices in the field of adultlearning & literacy. The editors' introduction in each volume covers news from the worldof policy and research, while six distinguished writers andpractitioners contribute articles on the most pressing topics inadult literacy. Each volume also includes annotated reviews of thebest books and key journal articles published in the past year.

Author : Helen Abadzi
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780821366899

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Efficient Learning for the Poor by Helen Abadzi Pdf

"Large-scale efforts have been made since the 1990s to ensure that all children of the world go to school. But mere enrollment is not sufficient, students must become fluent in reading and calculation by the end of grade 2. Fluency is needed to process large amounts of text quickly and use the information for decisions that may ultimately reduce poverty. State-of-the-art brain imaging and cognitive psychology research can help formulate effective policies for improving the basic skills of low-income students. This book integrates research into applications that extend from preschool brain development to the memory of adult educators. In layman?'s terms, it provides explanations and answers to questions such as: Why do children have to read fast before they can understand what they read? How do health, nutrition, and stimulation influence brain development? Why should students learn basic skills in their maternal language? Is there such a thing as an untrained teacher? What signs in a classroom show whether students are getting a quality education? How must information be presented in class so that students can retain it and use it? What training techniques are most likely to help staff put their learning into use? This book would be useful to policymakers, donor agency staff, teacher trainers, supervisors, and inspectors, as well as university professors and students."

Author : Petra A. Robinson,Kamala V. Williams,Maja Stojanović
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000403404

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Global Citizenship for Adult Education by Petra A. Robinson,Kamala V. Williams,Maja Stojanović Pdf

This book promotes the development of nontraditional literacies in adult education, especially as these critical literacies relate to global citizenship, equity, and social justice. As this edited collection argues, a rapidly changing global environment and proliferation of new media technologies have greatly expanded the kinds of literacies that one requires in order to be an engaged global citizen. It is imperative for adult educators and learners to understand systems, organizations, and relationships that influence our lives as citizens of the world. By compiling a comprehensive list of foundational, sociocultural, technological and informational, psychosocial and environmental, and social justice literacies, this volume offers readers theoretical foundations, practical strategies, and additional resources.

Author : Annika Norlund Shaswar,Jenny Rosén
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030833176

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Literacies in the Age of Mobility by Annika Norlund Shaswar,Jenny Rosén Pdf

This book offers insights into questions related to mobility, literacy learning and literacy practices of adult and adolescent migrants. The authors address learning and use of literacies among adults and adolescents in both temporary and more permanent post-migration settlements and in various contexts, exploring spatial as well as temporal dimensions of literacies and power. The formal and informal educational settings examined include state-mandated schools, community settings, and libraries, and the chapters offer insights into the complex relations between literacies and mobility, as well as a range of perspectives on language use and language learning. This volume will be of interest to students and researchers in fields including education and literacy, applied linguistics, language education and migration studies.

Author : Maurice Charles Taylor,James A. Draper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X002745299

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Adult Literacy Perspectives by Maurice Charles Taylor,James A. Draper Pdf

Author : Juliet McCaffery,Juliet Merrifield,Juliet Millican
Publisher : Oxfam
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780855985967

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Developing Adult Literacy by Juliet McCaffery,Juliet Merrifield,Juliet Millican Pdf

This book will help those who plan and develop literacy initiatives; using case studies from literacy programmes in many countries including Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mali, Nigeria, the Philippines and Uganda, it demonstrates the importance of literacy, its power to improve lives, and the role literacy plays in social and economic development.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Learning Sciences: Foundations and Applications to Adolescent and Adult Literacy
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309219594

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Improving Adult Literacy Instruction by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Learning Sciences: Foundations and Applications to Adolescent and Adult Literacy Pdf

A high level of literacy in both print and digital media is required for negotiating most aspects of 21st-century life, including supporting a family, education, health, civic participation, and competitiveness in the global economy. Yet, more than 90 million U.S. adults lack adequate literacy. Furthermore, only 38 percent of U.S. 12th graders are at or above proficient in reading. Improving Adult Literacy Instruction synthesizes the research on literacy and learning to improve literacy instruction in the United States and to recommend a more systemic approach to research, practice, and policy. The book focuses on individuals ages 16 and older who are not in K-12 education. It identifies factors that affect literacy development in adolescence and adulthood in general, and examines their implications for strengthening literacy instruction for this population. It also discusses technologies for learning that can assist with multiple aspects of teaching, assessment,and accommodations for learning. There is inadequate knowledge about effective instructional practices and a need for better assessment and ongoing monitoring of adult students' proficiencies, weaknesses, instructional environments, and progress, which might guide instructional planning. Improving Adult Literacy Instruction recommends a program of research and innovation to validate, identify the boundaries of, and extend current knowledge to improve instruction for adults and adolescents outside school. The book is a valuable resource for curriculum developers, federal agencies such as the Department of Education, administrators, educators, and funding agencies.

Author : Hughes, Nora,Schwab, Irene
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335237364

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Teaching Adult Literacy: A Teacher Education Handbook by Hughes, Nora,Schwab, Irene Pdf

Offers guidance on how to work with adult learners to develop literacy skills and includes case studies of real student experiences and practical suggestions for teaching, planning, and assessment.

Author : Helen Abadzi
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 082132862X

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What We Know about Acquisition of Adult Literacy by Helen Abadzi Pdf

World Bank Discussion Paper 245. Experience shows that literacy levels are much more easily raised in children than in adults. Literacy is not easily transmitted to adults, and skills of neoliterates are not stable--a problem which can lower the ef

Author : John Comings,Barbara Garner,Christine Smith
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000948639

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Review of Adult Learning and Literacy, Volume 7 by John Comings,Barbara Garner,Christine Smith Pdf

Review of Adult Learning and Literacy: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice, Volume 7, is the newest volume in a series of annual publications of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) that address major issues, the latest research, and the best practices in the field of adult literacy and learning. Each Review opens with an overview of significant recent developments in the field of adult literacy followed by a set of chapters presenting in-depth reviews of research and best practices on topics of high interest to the field, and concludes with a Resources section. Chapter topics in Volume 7: *Persistence: Helping Adult Students Reach Their Goals *Achieving Adult Education Program Quality *Assistive Technology and Adult literacy *Individualized Group Instruction *Health Literacy *Research on Professional Development and Teacher Change *Opportunities, Transitions, and Risks: Perspectives on Adult Literacy and Numeracy Development in Australia *Adult Basic Education in South Africa *Annotated Bibliography on Workplace Education The Review of Adult Learning and Literacy serves as the journal of record for the field and is an essential resource for all stakeholders who need to know what research can reveal about how best to serve adult learners. The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) is a federally funded research and development center focused solely on adult learning. NCSALL's efforts are dedicated to improving practice in educational programs that serve adults with limited literacy and English language skills, and those without a high school diploma. For more information on NCSALL, please visit http://www.ncsall.net/.

Author : John Comings,Barbara Garner,Christine Smith
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000941913

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Review of Adult Learning and Literacy, Volume 7 by John Comings,Barbara Garner,Christine Smith Pdf

Review of Adult Learning and Literacy: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice, Volume 7, is the newest volume in a series of annual publications of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) that address major issues, the latest research, and the best practices in the field of adult literacy and learning. Each Review opens with an overview of significant recent developments in the field of adult literacy followed by a set of chapters presenting in-depth reviews of research and best practices on topics of high interest to the field, and concludes with a Resources section. Chapter topics in Volume 7: *Persistence: Helping Adult Students Reach Their Goals *Achieving Adult Education Program Quality *Assistive Technology and Adult literacy *Individualized Group Instruction *Health Literacy *Research on Professional Development and Teacher Change *Opportunities, Transitions, and Risks: Perspectives on Adult Literacy and Numeracy Development in Australia *Adult Basic Education in South Africa *Annotated Bibliography on Workplace Education The Review of Adult Learning and Literacy serves as the journal of record for the field and is an essential resource for all stakeholders who need to know what research can reveal about how best to serve adult learners. The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) is a federally funded research and development center focused solely on adult learning. NCSALL's efforts are dedicated to improving practice in educational programs that serve adults with limited literacy and English language skills, and those without a high school diploma. For more information on NCSALL, please visit http://www.ncsall.net/.