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Moni, Karen B.; Jobling, Anne; van Kraayenoord, Christina E. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2007
Being literate empowers individuals to be effective consumers, to be informed about lifestyle options, to read aesthetically for relaxation and enjoyment and to further their knowledge of people and places that can enable them to participate more fully in communities. However, there are limited literacy opportunities and programs specifically…
Descriptors: Tutors, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Literacy, Action Research
Illinois Literacy Resource Development Center, Rantoul. – 1990
The structure and function of family literacy programming in Illinois is examined in this two-part report. National models are reviewed to provide an understanding of research and practice in the field, and a framework is proposed for the systematic development and evaluation of family literacy programs. Based on visits to 19 sites (59% of the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Childrens Literature, English (Second Language)
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. Literacy and Continuing Education Branch. – 1995
This guide, which is intended to assist developers of community-based adult literacy programs in Manitoba, explains the following components of good programming and presents suggestions for integrating them into literacy provision: community outreach, program development, learner involvement, provision of appropriate staffing, use of volunteers,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Community Education, Educational Practices