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Wood, Michele M.; Fisher, Dennis G.; Reynolds, Grace L.; Guzman, Yesenia; Pedersen, William C. – International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 2011
The Hispanic population has become the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. To successfully incorporate this population in adult vocational training, social service, and health programs, it is essential that programs design and implement materials at a reading level appropriate for the population served. This study determines the…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Adults, Substance Abuse, Vocational Education
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Friedman, Daniela; Tanwar, Manju; Yoho, Deborah W.; Richter, Jane V. E. – Community Literacy Journal, 2009
Being prepared with accurate, credible, and timely information during a disaster can help individuals make informed decisions about taking appropriate actions. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty understanding health and risk-related resources. This exploratory, mixed methods study assessed disaster information seeking behaviors and…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Terrorism, Self Efficacy, Public Health
National Institute for Literacy, 2001
This issue of "EFF Voice" focuses on current research and development efforts to create an assessment framework for the Equipped for the Future (EFF) Content Standards. As in all earlier phases of EFF R&D, this work engages practitioners in the field, as well as researchers and other technical advisors, as partners in the development…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning