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Dunn-Rankin, Patricia; Beil, Drake – 1989
This literature review observes that (1) there is an increasing need for enhancing job literacy skills among workers; (2) workplace literacy programs cover both basic literacy and job-related technical training; (3) successful curricula use job-related tasks and materials; and (4) management needs to be heavily involved and committed if a program…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Communication Skills
Shelton, Elaine – 1983
Although competency-based adult education (CBAE) has been practiced by teachers for centuries, the term was defined more fully and formal programs were developed around 1971. One of the prime forces in the growth of CBAE was the Adult Performance Level (APL) project at the University of Texas, a project that defined CBAE and produced suggested…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Competency Based Education
Ni Cheallaigh, Martina, Ed. – 2002
This document presents outcomes of a review of the Memorandum on Lifelong Learning (LL) consultation reports from member states of the European Commission and EEA (European Economic Area) countries that collected all views on how best to make progress in implementing LL at local, regional, and national levels. Section 1 provides an overview of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Citizenship