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Frank, Boris – Continuing Educ, 1970
There are problems in adult basic education--little specially produced professional material available to it; little time spent on preplanning stages; severe budgetary limitations; and an elementary school syndrome. (EB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Educational Problems, Financial Support, Instructional Materials
Download full textJahns, Irwin R., Ed.; Brady, Henry G., Jr., Ed. – 1968
The report of the highlights of the Southeastern Adult Basic Education Teacher Training Institute, July 10-28, 1967, presents financial changes in the State and Federal support of basic adult education; pinpoints the essential psychological, physiological, and emotional aspects of adult learning; and attempts to relate teaching techniques to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Development, Illiteracy
Tri-County Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc., Harrisburg, PA. – 1995
This report describes a project to develop instructional materials for the Harrisburg Housing Authority that would enable tenants to understand more clearly the terms of their lease agreements. Project products were designed for tenants, many of whom were students in adult basic education classes, and for housing authority personnel who…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Curriculum Development, Home Management, Instructional Materials
Center for Literacy, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. – 1993
A project was undertaken to help low-literate Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) members develop the reading and writing skills needed to participate fully in AA/NA programs. A training program consisting of three 1.5-hour-long sessions and accompanying training guidelines were developed and used to train 21 student and 7 tutor…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Guidelines, Instructional Materials, Literacy Education
Allan, Susan K. – 1981
Project IMAGES (Improving Management of Adults/Guiding and Educating Staff) was conducted throughout Pennsylvania to provide two three-hour training sessions for the special needs of both experienced and inexperienced staff of adult basic education programs. Instruction was given in the counseling areas of age variance management and the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Counseling Techniques
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1969
Concentrating on the educational needs of migrant, non English speaking Mexican Americans in California and other southwestern states, the conference program dealt with herein sought to develop a regional plan. Eleven areas of concern were identified: coordination, funding, curriculum, guidance, personnel, services, followup, liaison, facilities,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Television, Evaluation Methods
Mansoor, Inaam – 1992
Indicators of program quality for adult basic education programs, developed by consultants, are assessed as they might be applicable to English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program evaluation. Sample quality indicators were developed in the areas of program context (i.e., organizational structure of service delivery, participant characteristics),…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Curriculum Design, English (Second Language), Evaluation Criteria
Street, Brian, Ed. – 1990
This report consists of papers given at, relating to, and produced by an international seminar that emphasized sharing practical experience and analyzing conditions necessary to set up and sustain a literacy program. The first section provides an "Introduction" (James Porter) and "Background to the Seminar" (Alan Rogers).…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum, Developing Nations
Massachusetts State Dept. of Education, Boston. – 1993
This publication, which is based on the experiences gained in a workplace literacy program for learning-disabled workers at a paper factory in Massachusetts, is designed as a beginners' guide to identifying and addressing issues of learning disabilities in the adult education classroom. Section 1 defines the term "learning disability,"…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Reading Programs, Classroom Techniques
Literacy Work, 1975
The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) Adult Literacy Project is described in terms of the radio and television programs, supplemental workbooks, telephone services, and tutor training programs it is developing. The basic aim of the project is to encourage adult illiterates to seek individualized help. (LH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Brooks, Elva M. – 1975
A project in adult basic education was established in the Model Neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware. A delivery system of services using paraprofessionals was created to give eligible adults individualized instruction in their home or a nearby center. The results showed that most of the project enrollment and performance objectives were met. Data…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs
Tennessee State Dept. of Education, Nashville. – 1975
The criteria of excellence outlined in this book have been organized according to the following five components, identified as essential for effective reading programs: school and community commitment, staff and staff development, the learning environment, program development and implementation, and instructional materials. For each of the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
GOERING, OSWALD H.; STOTTS, MICHAEL J. – 1967
PAPERS FROM THIS 1967 WORKSHOP FOR ADMINISTRATORS IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION DISCUSSED NUMEROUS ASPECTS OF THE FIELD--FEDERAL AID, TEACHER ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIREMENTS, TASKS AND OBJECTIVES OF ADULT BASIC AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL AND DECISION MAKING, THE FINANCING AND BUDGETING OF LOCAL PROGRAMS, TEACHER…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Agency Cooperation, Case Studies, Correctional Education
Imel, Susan; Kerka, Sandra – 1992
This guide to the burgeoning literature and resources on workplace literacy begins with an overview describing issues and trends in the development of the literature base. Hints for locating and selecting workplace literacy resources in Educational Resources Information Center--ERIC and other databases are provided. An annotated bibliography of 87…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Practices, Educational Research
Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on Literacy, PA. – 1993
A 353 demonstration project was conducted in Philadelphia for the following purposes: (1) to develop learner-relevant educational materials to stimulate basic literacy and critical thinking skills; (2) to foster empowerment in adult learners through voter participation; and (3) to produce a manual for increasing literacy skills through voter…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Citizen Participation
