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Boudin, Kathy – Journal of Correctional Education, 1995
Proposes a problem-solving model of incorporating critical thinking into a basic literacy program. The author, an inmate, provides concrete steps of creating the curriculum by offering a description of two units that she developed. Relates the critical-thinking curriculum to developments in understanding of the reading process. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Correctional Education, Critical Thinking, Literacy Education
1970
A project that served as a demonstration effort in ABE is discussed. This project endeavored to: (1) identify significant research literature in the social sciences relevant to such problems; and (3) develop and disseminate a series of monographs which translates the findings of research and suggests solutions to problems in a manner which was…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Demonstration Programs, Models, Objectives
World Education, Inc., New York, NY. – 1975
Having used the apperception-interception method (AIM) of adult basic education (ABE) successfully abroad, World Education, with Office of Education funding and working at several American sites, developed a model of innovative ABE methods and materials for the United States, based on addressing learners' motivational problems. By using…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Zelonka, J. Richard – 1977
Processes that integrate the logical and participative dimensions of group decision making and problem solving are increasingly important to those responsible for the organizational development of educational systems. This paper describes a model (The Optimal Combination of Processes for Creative Problem Solving) that was designed to deal with a…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Cognitive Processes
Jurmo, Paul – 1998
This guidebook presents a collaborative or team-based model of workplace basic education. It is written particularly for practitioners--the adult educators and company and union representatives who do the work of planning, carrying out, and evaluating basic skills-related activities in the workplace. Chapter 1 provides background, assumptions that…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Cooperative Learning, Educational Planning, Evaluation Methods
Barnette, J. Jackson – 1977
Organizational development (OD) is a systematic approach to (1) identifying the needs, problems, and objectives of an organization; (2) providing feedback needed for decisions regarding design and implementation of change strategies; (3) implementing and monitoring actions; and (4) evaluating their effects. Decisions in all phases of OD are…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Change Strategies, Decision Making, Educational Programs
Padak, Nancy; Rasinski, Timothy – 1994
Formative, in-process evaluation results can be used to refine or "fine tune" Even Start programs. The assumption is that the programs have obtained comprehensive and appropriate empirical data on the assessment of the program as a whole as well as its specific goals. This six-step model uses evaluation data to improve program delivery.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Decision Making
Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, GA. – 1971
This document is a summation of a workshop designed to be a planning experience for ABE training personnel. It also contains a sampling of model training designs developed by the participants for inservice work. The object of the seminar was to provide an overview of relevant techniques and procedures for developing and implementing short-term…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Climate, Educational Planning, Financial Support
McKee, John M. – 1971
The problem of what set of instructional materials and equipment and entire instructional systems to use is presented, with specific reference to the area of Correctional Adult Basic Education (ABE). In setting up an ABE program, the initial order of business is to construct a viable model, one that insures that rapid and significant learning will…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Behavioral Objectives, Correctional Education, Educational Problems
Champagne, Delight E. – 1984
This guide is designed for use by counselors and teachers working with adult basic education (ABE) students. Discussed first is the importance of viewing adult learners as clients. The unique characteristics of the ABE student are examined. Presented next is an adult counseling model that includes the following program participation phases:…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Client Characteristics (Human Services)
Pollak, Ave – 1995
This guide, part of a series of workplace-developed materials for retraining factory workers, provides teaching materials for a workplace course in problem-solving techniques. The course is a review of basic problem-solving techniques focused on helping participants to be comfortable solving problems on the job. Topics covered include the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education
Llorente, Juan Carlos – 1996
A study examined the strategies and processes used by a sample of 33 Argentinean adults with little school experience to solve problems and acquire knowledge at work. A Piagetian methodological approach was used to observe adults in building, rural, and domestic work settings and to analyze empirical data regarding their behavior in task-oriented…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Brew, Christine R. – 2001
Epistemological perspectives are the ways students interpret or make meaning of their educational experience. Research has stressed the need to develop strategies to counter traditional mathematics pedagogy and epistemology because they have alienated many girls and women. An integrated framework of two cognitive developmental models describe…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Students, Attitude Change, Case Studies
Cantwell, Zita M. – 1977
This report includes a systematized annotated bibliography, arranged alphabetically by author, based on a search and critical analysis of the theoretical, descriptive, and research literature concerning adult problem solving. Each annotation provides bibliographic information plus a nonevaluative summary of the contents of the item. In addition,…
Descriptors: Ability, Adult Basic Education, Adults, Annotated Bibliographies
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Cichon, Don; Sperazi, Laura – 1997
This publication consists of four volumes of the evaluation report for a project to provide workplace basic skills education for employees in seven manufacturing companies in New York in partnership with five education agencies. Volume I: "Executive Summary" provides an overview of the evaluation results. Volume II: "Program Goals…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development
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