In workplace reading classes, employees practiced self-monitoring, use of background knowledge, identification of the purpose of reading, work-related vocabulary, and concept mapping. A survey one year later showed most were still using self-monitoring, prior knowledge, purpose of reading, and critical vocabulary on the job. (SK)

Describes five steps for increasing the literacy level of adult beginning readers using creative plays. Notes that creative plays as reading material empowers the adult beginning reader because (1) the content is personalized; (2) it allows for positive reinforcement on an affective level; and (3) it provides insights into possible strategies for…

In a survey of 16 companies with over 500 employees, 12 respondents believed illiteracy was a national problem. Eight considered it a local problem. Eleven believed that schools adequately prepare employees. Limited interest in financially supporting reading programs was expressed. (SK)

Less competent adult readers have not developed the habit of reading. Ways to cultivate adult reading habits include relevant material, environment saturated with reading material, reading aloud to adults, having them read to children, sustained silent reading, modeling, book sharing, author conferences, and recognition. (SK)

This booklet provides descriptions of 16 adult education programs that have been validated as successful by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP), U.S. Department of Education and that are being promoted by the National Diffusion Network (NDN). Although the programs were developed by individual school districts in response to local needs,…

This guide, which is organized in a question-and-answer format, is designed to answer questions commonly asked by employers interested in establishing workplace literacy training programs. The questions and answers have been grouped in sections on the following topics: the extent of the employer commitment required to establish a workplace…

A study was conducted to identify Bible references useful to adult reading teachers in special educational settings. Bible references to reading were first identified by analyzing papers written by education students on the Bible and the teaching of reading. From these papers, 49 key words relating to reading found in the Bible were identified.…

FIFTEEN FIFTH GRADERS FROM SCHOOLS IN MCHENRY, ILLINOIS, TOOK PART IN A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER FIFTH-GRADE CHILDREN WITH AVERAGE READING ABILITY WOULD INCREASE THEIR READING RATES WITHOUT LOSS OF COMPREHENSION WHILE USING AN ADULT RAPID-READING METHOD. SIXTEEN O. HENRY-TYPE STORIES RANGING FROM THIRD- TO SIXTH-GRADE LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY WERE…

Explores causes of adult illiteracy and examines the effectiveness of adult literacy programs. (MM)

Describes a game used to teach adults to recognize and comprehend words and phrases basic to their lives. (TO)

Describes a reading program geared to meet the current needs and interests of inmates aged fifteen to 45. Also discusses implications derived from the program and of benefit to other reading instruction. (TO)

Gives examples of successful library programs and notes additional staff needs resulting from such programs. (SP)

Gives examples of successful library programs and notes additional staff needs resulting from such programs. (SP)

Description of a Pakistani program of publications on various aspects of agriculture especially written for the neo-literate farmer, i.e., one who has basic reading skills which need more practice for permanent establishment. The nature of the materials and their distribution is explained. (JB)