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Moore, Leo J. – Manpower, 1974
Pheonix's Public Employment Program (PEP) helps workers qualify for permanent jobs. (MW)
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Employment Qualifications, Functional Reading, Job Development
Download full textCARTER, HOMER L.J.; MCGINNIS, DOROTHY J. – 1967
THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES FOR CONDUCTING COLLEGE-ADULT READING PROGRAMS WERE IMPLEMENTED IN THE WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY READING PROGRAM--(1) THE TEACHER MUST STIMULATE, INFORM, AND GUIDE, (2) EVERY STUDENT SHOULD KNOW HIS OWN READING ABILITY AND SELECT FOR HIMSELF THE READING SKILLS HE NEEDS, (3) THE STUDENT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT HE CAN…
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Content Area Reading, Functional Reading, Independent Reading
Peer reviewedMattleman, Marciene S.; Gaige, Mark – Journal of Reading, 1987
Examines two features that the "Philadelphia Daily News" has employed on behalf of Philadelphia's adult literacy campaign, (1) "The Savvy Reader," a column which reports news stories to lower level readers, and (2) "Fresh Start," a nine-week series designed to give adults daily practice toward the Grade Equivalency…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Reading Programs, Functional Reading, High School Equivalency Programs
