Examines the procedure for applying the Fog, Flesch, and Fry readability formulas to the Internal, Powerful Others, and Chance Scales and for modifying the instrument for use with adult basic education (ABE) students. (Author/CH)

Describes a conference of 19 educators who met at Texas A & M University to project realistic adult basic education goals and strategies for the 1980s. Goals and strategies for their accomplishment were formulated, and reactions to these were elicited from representatives of the fields of education, politics, and the private sector. (NRJ)

Assessed inservice education for teachers in adult basic education programs in Ohio over seven years. Discusses changes in teachers' involvement in the program, changes in their careers, and their preference for regional rather than local inservice activities. (JOW)

Considers competency-based adult education from a psychological and philosphical perspective in light of the historical delivery of adult basic education as a federally funded, state administered program. (JOW)

A literature review shows lack of consensus in defining adult education and rejection of the application of the traditional model of professionalism to adult basic education (ABE). Carl Rogers' concept of substituting realization for professionalization, as well as the literature of staff preservice and inservice training, can help practitioners…

Twenty adult basic education students were taught new vocabulary either (1) with definitions and synonyms only; (2) with teacher-generated elaborations of context; or (3) with student-generated elaborations. Testing one week later showed that students retained meanings of new words better when they provided their own elaborations. (SK)

States that an adult basic education teacher is not only a teacher of subject matter, but also a teacher of how to live, succeed, and solve problems. Provides a review of the development of typical coping and defense mechanisms used by students in response to inner and outer pressures. (NRJ)

This exercise is intended to help those working with adult basic education (ABE) students gain greater insight into the interests and concerns of adults entering their program. It is a group activity that presumes that at least some of the participants are familiar with entering students. It can be adapted to reflect the traditional two or three…

The study compared the career maturity levels of a sample of basic education students to the norms. Following a 10-week career development course, the gains of a treatment group were compared to those of a control group. No gains were found in the control group; however, the treatment group moved from the lowest to the highest norm quartile.…

The low level of participation in adult basic education by older adults with minimal education invites consideration of the impact of illiteracy on older adults. Discussed are the role of reading among this population, the adequacy of commonly used definitions and measures of literacy for older adults, and recommendations for research and…

Assuming that many undereducated adults resisted schooling in early years and are now resisting adult basic education (ABE) programs for similar reasons, this study examines young adults in literary fiction who resisted schooling. Implications and recommendations for ABE research are discussed. (JOW)

The nature of communication can be affected by the violation of private space. Types of personal space are defined. Observations are reported concerning the behaviors some adult basic education students display to define their need for personal space. Implications for the classroom are discussed. (Author)

Adult basic education students need counseling and guidance in personal and career areas. Most programs cannot support the employment of trained counselors. Although some argue that teachers are not qualified for this counseling role, it will probably remain their responsibility under current conditions. (SK)

Explains how adult basic education was funded to help the disadvantaged in four areas: achievement, employability, citizenship, and personal well-being. Recommends a combination of instruction in basic communication and computation skills supplemented by career development. (JOW)

Describes a pilot project at the Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind Rehabilitation Center to provide inservice training to adult basic education instructors. Results of the project indicated that participants felt significantly more comfortable in working with blind persons and were more knowledgeable regarding resources available to the blind.…