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Brizius, Jack A. – 1988
Although the federal government, the private sector, and local literacy providers all have important roles in national literacy policy, the goals, shape, and content of the system for enhancing adult literacy in the United States will be developed and implemented by the states. A national commitment to adult literacy will thus mean different…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Policy, Federal State Relationship
Pierce, William F. – 1988
The Federal Government has been funding state- and locally operated adult literacy programs for nearly 25 years. Unfortunately, despite the best intentions and efforts, the federal initiative in adult literacy has been minimal, inefficient, and ineffective. There has been no consistent federal policy guiding the growth of programs since 1965.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Change, Educational Policy
Balmuth, Miriam – 1986
Interviews were conducted with 4 members of the Task Force of the Adult Beginning Reader Project, 6 program officials, and 13 heads of adult basic education (ABE) programs; site visits were made to two ongoing ABE programs; and the literature pertaining to adult literacy programs in this country was reviewed in order to identify factors associated…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Counseling Services
Download full textEggert, John D. – 1984
In developing a community-based adult literacy program, program planners need to consider who the program will serve, which strategies will best serve the target population of the program, and exactly how much stability and change are to be encouraged in the program. Once the planners of a community-based adult literacy program have answered these…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Community Education
Solorzano, Ronald W.; And Others – 1989
A study identified the most effective and low cost programs currently in operation and described in adult literacy literature that would significantly reduce adult illiteracy in California by 1994. Recommendations were made for a statewide plan to replicate those programs in communities throughout the state. A literature review focused on eight…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Community Organizations, Cost Effectiveness
Noll, Cheryl L.; Emerson, Tricia M. – 1988
Soviet adult education has a fourfold purpose. Adult education is a channel by which adults complete their secondary education, a means to upgrade occupational skills, a means of obtaining the skills needed to make a career change, and a vehicle for eliminating class distinctions. Forty-five percent of all participants in Soviet adult education…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Correspondence Study, Educational Objectives
Malone, Susan E.; Arnove, Robert F. – 1998
This booklet, which is intended for individuals engaged in educational planning and administration, senior government officials, and policymakers in developing and developed countries alike, provides guidance regarding planning, implementing, and administering learner-centered adult literacy programs. Chapter 1 examines the following topics…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
