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Carpentieri, J. D. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2019
The field of Adult Literacy and Numeracy (ALN) has an evidence problem. This paper analyses that problem through the lens of three overarching types of evidence available to researchers and policymakers: Type 1 evidence, which provides descriptions of the scope of social problems; Type 2 evidence measuring the impacts of programmes addressing…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Numeracy, Evidence, Social Problems
Bolly, Madina; Jonas, Nicolas – UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2015
Action Research on Measuring Literacy Programme Participants' Learning Outcomes (RAMAA) aims to develop, implement and collaborate on the creation of a methodological approach to measure acquired learning and study the various factors that influence its development. This report examines how RAMAA I has been implemented over the past four years in…
Descriptors: Action Research, Outcome Measures, Program Implementation, Adult Literacy
Iowa Department of Education, 2016
This report is Iowa's response to the four questions that the United States Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), requires of all states and territories receiving federal funding through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). The overall goal of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Career Education, Technical Education
Washington, Wanda – Online Submission, 2010
This report summarizes 2008-2009 data from several Austin Independent School District efforts to promote parent and community involvement.
Descriptors: School Districts, School Community Relationship, Parent School Relationship, Kindergarten
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Rajyalakshmi, C. – Indian Journal of Adult Education, 1980
The study of the Functional Literacy Program in India encountered problems of opposition to evaluation, inappropriate respondents, and difficulties in contacting participants, which point to changes that should be made in the evaluation methods. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Evaluation Methods, Functional Literacy, Program Evaluation
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Torgerson, Carole; Porthouse, Jill; Brooks, Greg – Journal of Research in Reading, 2005
This paper reports a systematic review of the quasi-experimental literature in the field of adult literacy and numeracy, published between 1980 and 2002. We included 27 controlled trials (CTs) that evaluated strategies and pedagogies designed to increase adult literacy and numeracy: 18 CTs with no effect sizes (incomplete data) and 9 CTs with full…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Educational Research, Research Methodology, Adult Literacy
Black, Susan – American School Board Journal, 1997
Welfare-to-work programs are bringing more adults back to school. These programs are aimed at those who are 16 years or older without a high school diploma or its equivalent. However, many adult students leave school for a variety of reasons, including pregnancy, lack of interest, and transportation problems. Lists benchmarks for good adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Dropout Characteristics, High School Equivalency Programs
Meyer, Valerie; Keefe, Donald – Lifelong Learning, 1988
This article provides a critical review of the instructional materials provided to volunteers by Laubach Literacy Action, titled The Laubach Way to Reading. A history of Laubach Literacy International (LLI) is followed by a description of materials. The LLI philosophy of reading is discussed, and comments on the value of the materials are offered.…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Educational Philosophy, Instructional Material Evaluation, Literacy Education
Mikulecky, Larry; Lloyd, Paul – 1996
A study of 10 groups of learners in workplace literacy programs at 6 companies was used to develop and refine a data-based model for evaluating workplace literacy programs. The learners (n=181) completed pre- and post-assessments. In a structured one-on-one interview, information was gathered on learners' beliefs about literacy and their own…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Research, Literacy Education
Reio, Thomas G., Jr.; Wormley, Karen; Boyle, Mike A. – Online Submission, 2005
This study evaluated an innovative family literacy program in Bullitt County, KY, USA. Data sources included attendance sign-in sheets, pre- and post TABE test scores, GED success, gender, age, and ethnicity, and grant applications. The evidence suggested that since 1998, the program increasingly attracted proportionally more males, GED completion…
Descriptors: Local Government, Program Evaluation, Community Involvement, Family Literacy
Anderson, Jonathan; Treloar, Aileen – Open Letter, 1990
A research study on the use of technology on Australian literacy programs for adults is reported. Questions were directed to administrators (e.g., objectives, outcomes) teachers (e.g., appropriateness, flexibility, portability), and adult learners (e.g., expectations, needs, feedback). The resulting rating scales were used for specific…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Evaluation Methods
Way, Max W. – 1982
Evaluation and results of a statewide promotional campaign using billboards featuring Johnny Cash to promote public awareness of, and recruitment for, Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs in Ohio are presented with the highlights of the purchasing and distribution activities. Response to a questionnaire sent to all ABE directors in Ohio requesting…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Cost Effectiveness, Illiteracy
Dave, Ravindra – 1993
In 1987, when the United Nations proclaimed 1990 as International Literacy Year (ILY), it invited nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to participate in national and international programs for the year. An evaluation of these programs was done in order to make recommendations for the future battle against worldwide illiteracy. The evaluation…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Arkansas State Univ., State University. – 1991
An evaluation was conducted of the Arkansas adult education for homeless persons program funded through the Stewart B. McKinney Act. Evaluation activities included the following: a review of program applications; onsite inspection of the classrooms and materials for the homeless; observation of class activities; and interviews with program…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Homeless People, Literacy Education
Newman, Anabel P.; And Others – 1991
The Indiana University Student Literacy Corps was developed through an existing reading practicum course offered by the school of education through the Reading Practicum center; (2) tutors met or exceeded the time requirements of performing voluntary, uncompensated service each week of the academic term; (3) the corps provided a tutoring service…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, College Students, Higher Education
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