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Direct linkMcKenna, Michael C.; Walpole, Sharon – Guilford Publications, 2008
When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. This book helps literacy coaches and administrators navigate the many choices involved in developing and fine-tuning a coaching program that offers the best fit for a particular school. The authors draw on current research and their personal experiences in…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Download full textAmerican Bar Association, Washington, DC. Clearinghouse for Offender Literacy Programs. – 1975
This package of instructional materials is designed to aid adults in prison to perform the functional skill of applying for a job. A teacher's guide outlines 14 hours of instruction. Other materials consist of vocabulary flash cards, a student's work sheet and answer sheet, discussion ideas and activities, a sample job application, and brochures…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Functional Literacy
MacFarlane, Tom; Moyle, Donald, Ed. – 1974
More than 50 percent of the world's adult population is unable to read or write at all. Since many of the tutors of adult illiterates have not had training in the teaching of reading, this booklet was written to introduce these tutors to the practical aspects of an area which has a vast literature of its own. The eleven sections in the booklet…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Illiteracy
American Bar Association, Washington, DC. Clearinghouse for Offender Literacy Programs. – 1975
This package of instructional materials is designed to aid adults in prison to perform the functional skill of applying for food stamps. The materials consist of instructions for teachers, a sample application for food stamps, a student's work sheet and answer sheet, vocabulary flash cards, and resource materials on food stamps. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Correctional Education
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1986
This handbook is designed to provide a comprehensive reference source about adult illiteracy for Michigan public librarians, whether or not they currently work with local literacy councils. Introductory material provides listings of members of the Michigan State Legislative Council and Library of Michigan Board of Trustees, and a listing of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Books
General Behavioral Systems, Inc., Torrance, CA. – 1971
The basic reading course outlined in this student handbook emphasizes the decoding process. The contents consist of a letter-and-sound spelling chart and 87 course modules which are based on single-letter and letter-combination sounds. Many of the modules include exercises, and some contain reading material. (JM)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Auto Mechanics, Basic Reading
Memory, David; Palmatier, Robert A. – 1975
The functional content unit on consumer credit is part of a system developed for tutor training and support for adult literacy programs. A key component of the system is the Tutor Support Library, consisting of Instructional Concept Guides (designed as training and reference aids for tutors) and Functional Content Units (intended to help tutors…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Memory, David; And Others – 1975
The functional content unit on getting and keeping a job is part of a system developed for tutor training and support for adult literacy programs. A key component of the system is the Tutor Support Library, consisting of Instructional Concept Guides (designed as training and reference aids for tutors) and Functional Content Units (intended to help…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Employment Interviews, Employment Opportunities
Palmatier, Robert A.; And Others – 1975
The instructional concept guide is part of a system developed for tutor training and support. It is primarily designed for volunteers, but it can also be adapted to the training of paraprofessional tutors for any type of adult literacy program. A key component in the system is the Tutor Support Library, consisting of Instructional Concept Guides…
Descriptors: Adult Dropouts, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
American Bar Association, Washington, DC. Clearinghouse for Offender Literacy Programs. – 1974
The resource manual provides information about more than 80 reading programs and systems issued by 40 publishers. Compiled expressly for adult basic education teachers and administrators involved in correctional institutions, it describes only those reading programs intended for adults. Information is offered about commercial programs,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Communication Skills, Correctional Rehabilitation
Cayton, Paul W.; Brewer, Norma B. – 1973
The guide to Individualized Reading Instructional System (IRIS) provides information helpful in establishing, operating, and maintaining a reading instructional program meeting adult basic education needs. IRIS systematizes the use of commercially published reading instructional materials for self-pacing, individualized, or independent learning.…
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Autoinstructional Aids, Basic Reading, Individualized Programs
Memory, David; Lamarre, Marilyn – 1975
The functional content unit on health and medical care is part of a system developed for tutor training and support for adult literacy programs. A key component of the system is the Tutor Support Library, consisting of Instructional Concept Guides (designed as training and reference aids for tutors) and Functional Content Units (intended to help…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Health Education, Health Services
Johnston, Joyce D.; And Others – 1975
The instructional concept guide is part of a system developed for tutor training and support. It is primarily designed for volunteers, but it can also be adapted to the training of paraprofessional tutors for any type of adult literacy program. A key component in the system is the Tutor Support Library, consisting of Instructional Concept Guides…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Students
Weiner, Roberta; Carter, Sylvia – 1975
The three sample mini-functional units are part of a system developed for tutor training and support for adult literacy programs. A key component of the system is the Tutor Support Library, consisting of Instructional Concept Guides (designed as training and reference aids for tutors) and Functional Content Units (intended to help tutors combine…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Alphabetizing Skills, Communication Skills
Mack, Faite Royjier-Poncefonte – 1977
This book contains more than 200 one-page exercises designed to give adults practice in basic reading and handwriting skills. The exercises are arranged according to the areas with which they deal: visual discrimination; letter recognition; manuscript practice and sequence; script practice; numeral writing; initial consonants; final consonants;…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills, Daily Living Skills
