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Ampene, Emanuel K. – Literacy Discussion, 1973
An attempt to apply a theoretical model of behavior to an analysis of teaching styles (nomothetic, idiographic, and transactional) of adult basic education instuctors concludes that the Gentzels-Thelen model provides an adequate tool; that illiterate adult students appreciate having their interests acknowledged, yet expect that teachers will be…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Teaching Models, Teaching Styles
Savicevic, Dusan M. – Literacy Discussion, 1973
Functional literacy is defined as that educational level comparable to the eight years of schooling required of children in the Yugoslavian elementary system.'' Census results show that 19.7 percent of the population of age ten or over is illiterate. This paper considers research findings on the conceptualization and organization of elementary…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Functional Literacy, Literature Reviews
Treffman, Stephen A. – Literacy Discussion, 1973
Basically a report on an inservice training program designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the adult basic education program in Chicago, the report also details the problem of over-lapping jurisdiction of social agencies and the results of inservice meetings. Following the article is a nine-page explanation of a revised inservice…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Inservice Education
Carlson, E. C. – Literacy Discussion, 1971
A description of the Combination-Board"--a piece of equipment that integrates charts, flashcards and blackboards into the programmed steps of the Naya Din (New Day) adult literacy program used in West Pakistan. The method is inexpensive and can be used in self-instruction. (Author/JB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Autoinstructional Aids, Charts, Educational Media
Ardila, J. Ballen – Literacy Discussion, 1970
The planning of a literacy program for youth and marginal adults, development of instructional materials and techniques, and its implementation are discussed in this article. (PT)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Developing Nations, Educational Television, Instructional Materials
Bernard, Jean Louis – Literacy Discussion, 1974
The article considers some basic principles necessary for sound learning in adult basic education. Educational traditions prevalent in Quebec are also discussed and changes are suggested. (Author/MW)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Educational Change, Educational Principles
Peters, John M. – Literacy Discussion, 1973
The author suggests that this particular group of teachers take advantage of individualized learning methods already utilized by many professional groups. In studying the feasibility of this approach, the author concludes that it offers promise. Most of the article is devoted to discussion of his study design. (AG)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Cloze Procedure, Independent Study, Programed Instruction
Fleming, Elmer N. – Literacy Discussion, 1973
Article discusses the training and practices of counselors presently involved with adult basic education programs. Examples given convey the inadequate provisions for counseling adults that now exist within most of the agencies in this area. (Author/GB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Counseling, Career Counseling, Counseling Services
Moss, Doris – Literacy Discussion, 1973
Discusses methods of teaching illiterate adults and cites the need to develop methodologies and fresh approaches to achieve effectiveness. (GB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Illiteracy
London, Jack – Literacy Discussion, 1973
The author describes a UNESCO program to achieve functional literacy which has been especially successful in Tanzania with the cooperation of that country's government. Instructional programs must be designed for the illiterate adult with an emphasis on oral communication. (AG)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Developing Nations
Chippindale, Nigel K. – Literacy Discussion, 1974
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Educational Needs, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries
Mayani, Yusto H. – Literacy Discussion, 1975
The paper attempts to interpret the TANU party ideas in relation to education and development. The paper is divided into three sections: (1) TANU's ideological commitment to human development through education, (2) adult education as an integral part of a socialist educational system, and (3) specific pronouncements by the Party. (Author/JB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Developing Nations
Crothers, George D. – Literacy Discussion, 1973
Author seeks to orient the adult basic education practioners to the special learning problems that confront the disadvantaged and under-educated adult. (GB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Educational Psychology, Goal Orientation, Learning Motivation
Schiavone, James – Literacy Discussion, 1973
Author recommends the diagnostic-prescriptive'' approach to teaching adult reading as well as individualized instructional programs. (GB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Students, Individualized Programs
Ward, Betty A. – Literacy Discussion, 1973
Author cites bibliographies of materials available for adult education programs and discusses criteria for materials selection. (GB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Technology, Learning Resources Centers
