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Download full textBecker, Aliza; Larson, Kathy – 1995
A survey of volunteer programs in English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) literacy instruction in Illinois is reported. The report begins with a review of literature concerning ESL literacy volunteerism, most of which is descriptive and program-specific. The statewide survey results are then summarized, giving an overview of ESL volunteer programming.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, English (Second Language), Literacy Education
Medrani, Emelda – 1989
This memorandum discusses the need for civics and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction as a result of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986. IRCA provides an opportunity for illegal aliens to obtain legal resident status by successfully completing a test of English proficiency and a test of U.S. history and government, or…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Community Organizations, Educational Demand
Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit, London (England). – 1989
The Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit (ALBSU) analyzed draft plans, required by the Education Reform Act 1988, from about 40 percent of the local education authorities (LEAs) in England and Wales to identify basic skills and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) provisions for adults. Topics of concern were the maintenance of programs…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Basic Skills
Wiley, Terrence G. – 1993
The working paper for a project on English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) education examines research and policy as they relate to the ability of adult students to access ESL programs, fully participate in and benefit from them, and make the transition to other "mainstream" academic programs or meaningful employment. Studies suggest that adult…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Agency Cooperation, Attendance Patterns
Allender, Susan Chou – 1998
A report examines the situation of adult education for immigrants and refugees in Australia. The first section situates the nation's immigration program within national economic development. The second section outlines the development of policy and programs relating to language and literacy education for migrants and refugees, and describes how…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design
Auerbach, Elsa; Barahona, Byron; Midy, Julio; Vaquerano, Felipe; Zambrano, Ana; Arnaud, Joanne – 1996
This guide draws on experience and lessons learned in a collaborative project between three adult education programs, the University of Massachusetts at Boston, the Boston Adult Literacy Fund to present a model for training immigrants and refugees as adult ESL and native language literacy instructors in their own communities. The model is…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Educational Strategies
