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Imel, Susan – 1989
This digest about issues currently being debated in the adult literacy field examines the appropriate goals and objectives for adult literacy education, professionalization of the field, and literacy program evaluation. The first section reflects the disagreement between those who believe the purpose of literacy education should be to support…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
Ferrell, Susan – 1990
This ERIC digest examines states' goals of rural literacy programs and the types of programs that have proven effective in the past. It includes several definitions of literacy applied by effective rural literacy programs. It also examines the conditions that support or limit widespread influence of effective programs in rural areas. The level of…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Economic Development, Educational Objectives