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Direct linkJewiss, Jennifer; Pickard, Larissa Vigue – Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, 2010
Literacy coalitions have been organized in various settings, from small towns and cities to counties and states. Coalitions are alliances "created for the purpose of joint action [and] drawn together by common interests." Literacy coalitions promote the power and pleasure of reading and stimulate community conversations about literacy.…
Descriptors: Literacy, Social Capital, Change Strategies, Social Networks
Adolwa, Ivan S.; Okoth, Peter F.; Mulwa, Richard M.; Esilaba, Anthony O.; Mairura, Franklin S.; Nambiro, Elizabeth – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2012
Purpose: The following study was carried out to evaluate the socio-economic factors influencing access to Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) information and knowledge among farmers in western Kenya, and subsequent ISFM uptake with a view to assessing communication gaps. Design/Methodology/Approach: Structured questionnaires were…
Descriptors: Agricultural Occupations, Information Sources, Foreign Countries, Information Services
Nyquist, Helen; Rhee, Yeong; Brunt, Ardith; Garden-Robinson, Julie – Journal of Extension, 2011
The effectiveness of online messages to change dietary intake and level of physical activity was assessed. Thirty-six volunteers completed a 26-item pre- and post-intervention online survey and received a total of 36 email messages about MyPyramid, food labels, healthier lifestyles, and physical activity. Participants reported increased fiber…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Pilot Projects
Johnson, Hilary; Douglas, Jacinta; Bigby, Christine; Iacono, Teresa – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2010
Background: People with severe intellectual disability have limited communication skills, small social networks, and may experience isolation. Little is known about how interactions occur with social network members and the role of social support. Method: An adult with a severe intellectual disability was observed in her daily environments. Her…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Mental Retardation, Social Networks, Communication Skills
