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Literacy Work, 1975
The interim report outlines the evaluation of the program, defines functional literacy, and discusses the effectiveness of functional literacy work, costs, and conclusions. The most successful results were from programs that promoted effective literacy, introduced vocational and job skill training, encouraged logical thinking, and utilized…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Developing Nations, Functional Literacy
Benet, William; And Others – Literacy Work, 1975
The article reviews the literacy programs and research in Latin American countries during the 60's and 70's. Education is reviewed by leaders and educators as an essential factor in furthering social and economic development. Data on literacy and programs and a bibliography are included. (JB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Audiovisual Instruction, Bilingualism
Ryan, John W. – Literacy Work, 1975
A University of Massachusetts program, "A Model to Recruit Illiterate Adults to Adult Basic Education Programmes," is described, with the potential and requirements of radio and television publicity examined. Fundamental problems involved with the stigma of illiteracy are discussed as they are experienced in the United States and in developing…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Literacy Work, 1978
Reviews the adult illiteracy problem in the United States and explains a U.S. experimental adult literacy program titled the apperception interaction method (AIM). It is noted that AIM involves reading, writing, discussion, and the taking of practical action by participants. (LRA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Developed Nations, Educational Development
Pidgeon, Douglas – Literacy Work, 1976
Describes "initial teaching alphabet" (i.t.a.), a self-instructional reading program designed to teach basic literacy skills in English to adults in a systematic and logical way by teaching the language sounds and their related i.t.a. characters through the use of recordings and workbook exercises. (WL)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Autoinstructional Aids
Literacy Work, 1975
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) Adult Literacy Project is described in terms of the radio and television programs, supplemental workbooks, telephone services, and tutor training programs it is developing. The basic aim of the project is to encourage adult illiterates to seek individualized help. (LH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs