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Literacy Activities for Developmentally Delayed Adults.
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Giordano, Gerard; D'Alonzo, Bruno J. – Adult Learning, 1993
Reviews six models of prereading programs for developmentally delayed adults: readinglike behavior, picture reading, global features of books, print in the environment, labeling, and rebus symbols. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Literacy Education, Models
Getting Past Learner Apprehension: Enhancing Learning for the Beginning Reader.
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McCabe, Patrick P. – Adult Learning, 1992
Principles to guide practice for adult beginning reading are (1) a positive rapport; (2) self-revelation; (3) a partnership approach to learning; (4) celebration of success; (5) relevant material; (6) continuous student assessment; (7) reinforcement of literacy skills; (8) mutual respect; (9) a philosophy of reading; and (10) a risk-taking…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Beginning Reading, Classroom Environment