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Institute of Education Sciences, 2012
The goal of this meeting was to discuss the challenges of adult education and mechanisms to better understand and address those challenges through research. The meeting was structured around three panel discussions representing the perspectives of State directors of adult education programs, adult education researchers, and education research…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Research, Research Methodology, Barriers
Steinberg, Jon, Ed. – Literacy Assistance Center, 2009
This newsletter, published five times a year, features articles on issues of concern to adult, family, and youth literacy practitioners, as well as recommended resources, announcements, and teaching strategies. (1) Creating a 21st Century Adult Literacy System (Martin C. Finsterbusch); (2) What Research Can Tell Us (Stephen Reder); (3) Skills the…
Descriptors: Family Literacy, Adult Literacy, Teaching Methods, Literacy Education
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Shi, Yan; Tsang, Mun C. – Educational Research Review, 2008
This is a critical review of methodological issues in the evaluation of adult literacy education programs in the United States. It addresses the key research questions: What are the appropriate methods for evaluating these programs under given circumstances. It identifies 15 evaluation studies that are representative of a range of adult literacy…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Adult Literacy, Adult Education, Educational Research
Mikulecky, Larry; Lloyd, Paul – 1996
A study of 10 groups of learners in workplace literacy programs at 6 companies was used to develop and refine a data-based model for evaluating workplace literacy programs. The learners (n=181) completed pre- and post-assessments. In a structured one-on-one interview, information was gathered on learners' beliefs about literacy and their own…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Research, Literacy Education
National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2000
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to facilitate a multi-session study circle for practitioners on the topic of accountability. Practitioners will read and analyze research and discuss how to apply it in their classrooms and programs. In the first session, the Study Circle group will examine the concept of performance accountability in…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Educational Research, Adult Basic Education, Program Effectiveness
Bhola, H. S. – 1989
To evaluate the Adult Literacy Organization of Zimbabwe (ALOZ), an organization whose aim is to achieve universal literacy in Zimbabwe, a study interviewed officials at ALOZ, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other institutions involved in literacy development; reviewed relevant literature and documents;…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Developing Nations, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods
Sticht, Thomas G.; And Others – 1973
The major purposes of the project were to determine the nature of the literacy problem in the Army by studying the literacy demands of Army jobs together with the literacy skills of Army personnel, and to develop a literacy training program to provide job-related-functional, literacy skills. Literacy research and development performed by HumRRO…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Armed Forces, Educational Research, Functional Literacy
Mikulecky, Larry – 1986
Noting that the popular press and other media have purveyed much information and misinformation about the status of adult literacy in the United States, this paper focuses upon what is known about literacy levels and gives special attention to changes in literacy demands and to what is currently being done to meet those demands. The first section…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Educational Research
Medina, Patsy – 1999
The outcomes and impacts of adult literacy education in the United States were examined through a qualitative assessment of the pertinent research conducted since the late 1960s. A comprehensive literature search was used to identify; the most credible outcomes and impacts studies, and case studies were prepared for these. This document contains…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Annotated Bibliographies
Focus on Basics, 1998
This volume contains the four 1998 quarterly issues of this newsletter that present best practices, current research on adult learning and literacy, and information on how research is used by adult basic education teachers, counselors, program administrators, and policy makers. The following are among the major articles included: "Power,…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Change
Kazemek, Francis E. – 1997
A longitudinal study focused on a weekly writing workshop for a group of active older adults ranging in age from 67-91. The core group consisted of 14 elders. The research that explored elders' literacy confirmed the importance of its social nature and its grounding in specific cultural and historical contexts; varying perceptions and uses of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Research, Literacy Education
Smith, Cristine; Bingman, Mary Beth; Hofer, Judy; Medina, Patsy – National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2002
NCSALL's (National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy's) Practitioner Dissemination and Research Network (PDRN) set out to create and support systematic partnerships between practitioners and university researchers to better connect research and practice, with the ultimate outcome of improved practice, policy, and services for…
Descriptors: Researchers, Adult Educators, Theory Practice Relationship, Research and Development
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Tice, Carolyn J. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2000
Presents findings from a two-year evaluation of a family literacy program in rural Appalachian Ohio. Demonstrates positive results for both impact/outcome and process objectives. Highlights an extensive network of interpersonal and interagency relationships that maximized resources and supported families as they changed. Suggests the importance of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Programs
Kazemek, Francis E., Comp.; Rigg, Pat, Comp. – 1984
Intended for use by literacy workers, teacher trainers, and program developers and directors, this annotated bibliography brings together the most current writings about adult literacy education available in journals, books, and ERIC documents. The entries are arranged into five sections: (1) the state of adult literacy, both in the United States…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Research, Educational Theories
Walker, David; And Others – 1983
A program funded by USAID to help the Adult Literacy Organization of Zimbabwe (ALOZ) increase its capacity to provide training and supervision for adult literacy teachers and to publish and distribute literacy texts is evaluated. Methodology used included questionnaires, interviews with ALOZ staff, observation of grant activities, and a review of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Comparative Education, Educational Objectives
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