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Larrotta, Clarena; Ramirez, Ysabel – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2009
This qualitative study reports on a Latina/o parent literacy project teaching literacy lessons in Spanish to Latina mothers and their children enrolled at a public elementary school. The participating mothers study and practice reading strategies to later put them into practice with their children. Data sources include: Parents' reflective…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Literacy Education, Mothers, Reading Strategies
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Dunston, Pamela J. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2007
The author shares insights gained through teaching middle and high school struggling readers and raises issues related to the complexity of addressing the literacy needs of adolescents for whom reading is difficult. The role of university-based reading clinics in helping inservice teachers' think differently about struggling readers and the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Literacy Education, Adolescents, Reading Centers
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Moni, Karen B.; Jobling, Anne – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2000
Describes Literacy and Technology Hands On, a program of literacy instruction for young people with Down syndrome who have recently left school, which uses a combination of technology and more traditional methods to continue these students' literacy instruction into young adulthood. Discusses the program's rationale, aims, features, theoretical…
Descriptors: Downs Syndrome, Literacy, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness
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Handel, Ruth D. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1995
Describes an innovative middle school program (called Family Reading) where a family-like atmosphere of attentiveness and helpfulness characterizes student interactions as they develop and practice strategies for reading aloud with younger children. Discusses children's literature and strategy learning and the family component of the project. (SR)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Family Literacy, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
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Onukaogu, Chukwuemeka Eze – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1999
Describes how the Centre of Excellence for Literacy and Literacy Education in Nigeria strives to promote reading clubs at the grass-roots level to foster literacy empowerment. Shows how these reading clubs enhance democratic participation and critical thinking. Offers a sample of material for discussion and discussion questions for mature readers.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Critical Thinking, Democratic Values, Developing Nations