THE AUTHOR PROPOSES THAT--(1) AN ADULT EDUCATION CURRICULUM SHOULD BE BASED ON SPECIFIC NEEDS, INTERESTS, ABILITIES, AND GOALS, (2) SPECIFICATIONS FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS TO BE USED SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY THE PROJECT STAFF, AND (3) THERE IS LITTLE OR NO COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MATERIAL THAT WILL MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA. GUIDELINES BY WHICH…

Describes curriculum materials that can be incorporated into an easily managed instructional system that allows for the accurate diagnosis of each students' learning needs. (Author/LF)

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES WERE THREEFOLD--(1) THE PREPARATION OF PLANS TO REACH THE UNDERGRADUATE WOMAN AND MOTIVATE HER TO PLAN REALISTICALLY FOR COMBINING FAMILY AND WORK IN THE SUCCESSIVE PHASES OF HER LIFE, (2) THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MECHANISM FOR CATALOGING EXISTING PART-TIME COURSES ON CAMPUS AND EXISTING MATERIALS FOR HOME USE SO THAT THIS…

This monograph, one of four in a series, contains material on a particular aspect of literacy training. Developed from reports, papers, and case studies from the Regional Literacy Workshop (November 29-December 20, 1979) held in Udaipur, India, the monographs are suggested for use in training programs for literacy personnel as background…

A study was conducted to describe and analyze the types of curricular and instructional approaches currently being used in adult literacy programs in New York City. A small representative sample of 16 programs and 48 staff members were selected for study. Information was gathered through onsite observation and interviews with 39 staff members.…

The document describes a project designed to help the Asian adult bridge the language and cultural gap through a two-pronged approach to the problem: the development of curriculum materials designed to deal with the specific phonological and structural problems of the Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Korean students; and the sponsorship of…

A committee of adult administrators prepared, field tested, and revised this study guide to aid school staffs in voluntary appraisal and visiting committees in their evaluation of adult school programs. The evaluation phases are--(1) the adult school administrator and staff members confer concerning the purposes of evaluation, (2) staff committees…

The purpose of the second evaluation of the Polyvalent Adult Education Center in Bombay, which was established in 1967, was to provide program feedback for India and other developing countries. Following an introduction, part 2 describes the Center program, part 3 consists of a program analysis, and part 4 contains a summary and recommendations.…

This Spanish-language version of a literacy handbook provides an introduction to literacy work for Peace Corps volunteers and other development workers in situations where the literacy work is a primary project or secondary activity. It presents information on planning and preparing for literacy work, offers guidance on program and material…

This French-language version of a literacy handbook provides an introduction to literacy work for Peace Corps volunteers and other development workers in situations where the literacy work is a primary project or secondary activity. It presents information on planning and preparing for literacy work, offers guidance on program and material…

This manual provides an introduction to literacy work for Peace Corps volunteers and other development workers in situations where the literacy work is a primary project or secondary activity. It presents information on planning and preparing for literacy work, offers guidance on program and material development, and suggests strategies for…

A project set out to develop and test adult performance level (APL) materials for pre-vocational programs to enable adults to develop those skills needed to seek and retain employment. Addressing the APL area of occupational knowledge only, methodology focused on (1) joint planning in material development and testing; (2) extensive training in…

The Asian Newcomer Parent Program (ANPP), an experimental project initiated by the Education Center for Chinese (ECC) in 1971, was intended to provide newly immigrated parents some of the same opportunities as their children to learn English, to understand American mores and lifestyles, and to transcend some of the cultural and communication…

This resource book is intended to help trainers working on postliteracy programs in agricultural areas of West Africa. Its primary focus is on the role of literacy in the management of irrigation systems and farmer cooperatives and on program administration activities such as recordkeeping, registration, and credit. However, strategies for meeting…

A project provided family literacy services in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The "Together We Learn" project had four objectives: (1) promoting family literacy by using the Project PACT (Parents and Children Together) model in two 10-week sessions; (2) improving parents' basic skills so they can work better with their children; (3) assisting…