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Peer reviewedKibby, Michael W. – Journal of Reading, 1993
Presents a review of the resources, conclusions, and limitations of the data on trends in reading ability in America between 1840 and 1990. Shows that, contrary to popular belief, today's students read better than yesterday's. (SR)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Mass Media Role
Download full textAlderman, L. R. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1929
There has been increased interest and activity in the field of adult education during the biennium 1926-1928. The term "adult education" is used in so many ways that the question is often asked, "What is adult education?" "Adult education" came into general use in the United States soon after the World War. The shock of the war so aroused men and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, War, Citizenship Education
Peer reviewedLankford, Rhonda; Riley, James D. – Journal of American Indian Education, 1986
Traces chronology of Indian education from 1492-present, providing foundation for exploring impact of school-community conflict on literacy and understanding of alternatives to current instructional practices. Recommends Indians become working part of schools by evaluating current institutional programs for cultural relevancy and evaluating…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian History, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context
Peer reviewedFreeman, Yvonne S.; And Others – New Advocate, 1997
Examines the history of California's reading program, reviewing its change to a literature-based approach and then back again to a phonetic- or skill-based one. Reviews key factors influencing California policy and speculates about the future of the state's reading program. (TB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational History, Elementary Education
Talbot, Winthrop – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1916
"Illiterates" are those who have not learned to write in any language. This is the definition on which American and most foreign statistics of illiteracy are based, because the percentage of those who can read but can not write is so small that it may be ignored. The test of writing one's name and ordinary words is simple, easily…
Descriptors: Working Class, Immigrants, Adult Literacy, Illiteracy
Dymock, Darryl R. – Open Letter, 1993
Examines the often experimental programs and approaches of the Australian Army Education Service pertaining to adult literacy during World War II. The article records the extent of numeracy and literacy difficulties in the 1940s, comments on army responses to the pedagogical challenge they posed, and finds interesting similarities to the current…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
Beust, Nora E. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1940
The importance of reading in the lives of children demands that teachers, librarians, and parents give careful attention to the selection of books from which children may make their choices. The purpose of this bibliography is to acquaint adults and children with the wide range of interesting subjects and readable styles of literature which are…
Descriptors: Educational History, Childrens Literature, Instructional Materials, Public Libraries
