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Imel, Susan – 1989
This digest about issues currently being debated in the adult literacy field examines the appropriate goals and objectives for adult literacy education, professionalization of the field, and literacy program evaluation. The first section reflects the disagreement between those who believe the purpose of literacy education should be to support…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
Rabideau, Dan – 1993
Some of the major reading and writing practices currently in use in adult English-as-a-Second-Language programs are described in this digest. Reading activities for such learners are similar to those used in adult basic education classes. At the beginning level, students dictate stories to the teacher or give an oral account of an experience.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, English (Second Language), Instructional Materials, Literacy
VanDuzer, Carol – 1999
This digest examines reading approaches, identifies characteristics of fluent readers, and makes suggestions for developing reading instruction for adult English language learners. The reading instruction methods described include the phonics, psycholinguistic, interactive, and critical literacy approaches. Fluent readers are defined as those who…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Alphabets, Classroom Techniques
Sensenbaugh, Roger – 1990
Discussing the evolving conception of literacy, this digest provides a current review of material in the ERIC database on the multiplicities of literacies. The digest includes sections on the broadening scope of literacy, acquisition of literacies, defining literacy, and expanding the domain of literacy. (RS)
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Role
Metz, Elizabeth – 1989
Intended to help adult education teachers and administrators select the type of adult literacy program that works best for their students, this digest surveys nine different programs and discusses the assessment methods used for each program. The programs examined are: (1) Time to Read; (2) Center for Literacy program; (3) Federal Prison System…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
Stroup, Stephen – 2001
This digest is intended to help parents support young children's literacy learning. It begins with definitions of literacy and then follows with suggestions for parent involvement in children's early literacy development, based on recommendations from the National Reading Panel. It also lists 23 additional resources (organizations, books,…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Beginning Writing, Definitions, Early Childhood Education
Brynildssen, Shawna – 2002
Statistics on the literacy skills of America's children reveal that approximately 40% of students across the nation cannot read at a basic level. And for low-income students, the figure is even worse. In response to this situation, a number of efforts are underway--spearheaded by federal and state policymakers and a number of independent…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Government, Government Role, Literacy
Suhor, Charles – 1991
The controversial field of semiotics has been criticized for its "unwillingness to respect boundaries" and its "conviction that everything is a sign." The central concerns of this wide-ranging field, however, can be defined, and its implications for teaching can be outlined. Semiotics is the study of signs (symbols, icons, and…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Emergent Literacy, English Curriculum
Fisher, Bobbi – 1991
Emergent and beginning readers demonstrate many predictable behaviors in the kindergarten classroom, yet every child is making sense out of print in his or her own way. The job of the kindergarten teacher is to help each child to continue developing as a reader and writer. Reading and writing materials are accessible and usable throughout a…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Beginning Writing, Classroom Environment, Emergent Literacy
Adams, Marilyn Jager – 1990
A child's success in learning to read in the first grade appears to be the best predictor of his or her ultimate success in schooling as well as all of the events and outcomes that correlate with that. Yet, across the research literature reviewed for a recent book, "Beginning to Read: Thinking and Learning about Print," children's…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Educational Trends, Emergent Literacy, Literature Reviews
McEachern, William Ross – 1990
This digest links the development of listening comprehension to the emerging reading comprehension of young American Indian students, and suggests ways that teachers can use locally produced materials to enhance young students' emergent literacy. Reading comprehension is the key to literacy, and prior knowledge supports listening and reading…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Beginning Reading, Cultural Activities, Emergent Literacy