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Howards, Melvin – 1989
This document sets the current literacy education movement in historical context, criticizes the actions of unprepared newcomers to field, and praises the efforts of reading professionals who use a language experience approach to teaching reading. In an overview, the faddishness of some current literacy education activity is deplored. Section 1…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Communication Skills
