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| Journal of Reading | 2 |
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| Cranney, A. Garr | 1 |
| Padak, Gary M. | 1 |
| Padak, Nancy D. | 1 |
| Solorzano, Ronald W. | 1 |
| Sparks, Casandra | 1 |
| Vacca, JoAnne L. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedPadak, Nancy D.; Padak, Gary M. – Journal of Reading, 1991
Reviews research that presents the criteria by which adult literacy program effectiveness can be assessed. (MG)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Evaluation Methods, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedVacca, JoAnne L.; Sparks, Casandra – Reading World, 1981
Offers evaluation methods based on criteria that relate directly to instructional techniques appropriate for adult learners, benefit both teacher and student, and preserve the integrity of the mature student. (Author/FL)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Students, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedCranney, A. Garr – Journal of Reading, 1983
Looks at developments in adult reading over the past two decades, concentrating on the training of teachers, testing and evaluation, and program evaluation methods. Concludes that while adult reading has made substantial progress, it is still not a mature field. (FL)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Reading Programs, Educational History, Evaluation Methods
Download full textSolorzano, Ronald W. – 1993
This review describes the types of adult literacy practices in current use and identifies those found to be particularly effective. The report is organized around the program areas of: (1) methods and materials; (2) testing and evaluation; (3) outreach and recruitment; (4) learner retention; and (5) program management. The review demonstrates the…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Adults, Educational Assessment
