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Peer reviewedCastleton, Geraldine – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2002
Examines the nature and effects of predominant understandings or formulations of the relationship between literacy and work. Evaluates what workplace literacy programs have typically been designed to do. Discusses possible ways for future programs to create real opportunities for all participants to be truly involved in the process of workplace…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Discourse Analysis, Literacy, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedLazar, Meryl K.; Bean, Rita M.; Van Horn, Barbara – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1998
Describes a workplace literacy project implemented at a hospital with help from a university and a literacy organization. Finds significant changes in all basic skill areas and improvement in job performance, attitude, and self-esteem. Argues that well-designed programs improve employee job performance when program success is closely linked to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Hospital Personnel
