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Download full textOffice of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. Adult Learning and Literacy Clearinghouse. – 1995
An overview of adult education programs and services for limited-English-proficient adults is offered. The population targeted by these programs and services is estimated at 4 to 6.5 million United States residents, refugees, and immigrants. Adults and out-of-school youth 16 years and older are eligible for federal adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Design, Educational Needs
Williams, Gwendolyn M. – 1997
A survey investigating public beliefs about teaching methods of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and bilingual education is reported. An introductory section chronicles the political history of ESL and bilingual education in the United States, describes major program designs, and reviews literature on public opinion concerning these programs.…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Bilingualism, Educational Strategies
Murphy, Edna, Ed. – 1991
The handbook is intended as an aid to teachers and administrators in developing English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs for the kind of linguistically diverse student population found in international schools. It consists of a selection of essays on ESL program design and implementation and lists of additional resources. Essays include:…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Cultural Pluralism
Minnesota Literacy Council, St. Paul. – 1998
The handbook is a compilation of current instructional and legal materials for teachers and planners to use in developing citizenship programs. Sections address these topics: the citizenship/naturalization process (English waivers and exemptions, potential problems, and advantages and disadvantages of obtaining citizenship); applying for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Aids, Citizenship Education, Class Activities
Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. Virginia Adult Education and Literacy Resource Center. – 1998
The kit is intended for teachers beginning to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). The first part offers some ideas for testing, registering, and placing students according to their needs and goals. A sample registration form, placement test, list of commercially-available tests, and sample needs assessments are included here. The second…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Bilingual Education. – 1992
The compilation of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title VII bilingual education programs in New York State lists, alphabetically by school district, the federally funded bilingual projects designed to assist children of limited English proficiency. Programs are listed in these categories: transitional bilingual education; special…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Schleppegrell, Mary; Bowman, Brenda – 1986
This manual is a guide to the development of an instructional program in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Step-by-step procedures for assessing student needs, setting achievable goals, designing a program, and selecting appropriate materials and activities for the classroom are outlined. The four language skills (listening, reading, speaking,…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Content Area Reading
Colman, Judy; Schiffmann, Jill – 1993
This guide is designed for tutors and teachers of literacy in rural locations in Australia, and their trainers, to help them respond appropriately to the language and literacy needs of adults of non-English-speaking background. It is divided into five sections. The first is an introduction. The second addresses the general topics of language…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Arabic
