This article is written as a practical guide to aid teachers in metacognitive reading strategy instruction. The nature of metacognitive strategies is explored, followed by specific procedures for implementing effective metacognitive strategy instruction in the adult ESL classroom. Chamot and O'Malley's (1994) five-phase strategy instruction…

This publication lists 91 trade books that a group of adult literacy professionals have read and recommended for use in adult literacy programs. An introductory section explains the process used to decide upon recommended books, provides a key for the symbols that describe each book, and makes some general suggestions for the ways books from the…

The intent of the Nevada project was to assess, redevelop, and rewrite basic elementary reading and mathematics curriculum materials. The reading and mathematics curriculum project was to be prepared for use with adults in basic education programs functioning under the Individually Prescribed Instructional (IPI) system. Over 8,000 skill page…

This document provides advance information on the symposia, workshops, and presentations of a conference the purpose of which was to teach about new techniques and methodologies for applying technology as a solution to adult illiteracy. Brief summaries are provided of the content of the symposia, workshops, and presentations. Representative topics…

This monograph presents what illiterate and formerly illiterate adults have said regarding what it is like to be unable to read in a world that presumes everyone is literate, and of experiences they have had while acquiring the ability to read and write. In later chapters the authors, who were involved in the Vermont Adult Basic Education (ABE)…

Research in college and adult reading for the period from September, 1969, through September, 1970, is reviewed. Over 160 studies are cited in the review which does not include proceedings of the 1970 National Reading Conference or of the 1970 International Reading Association Conference since these proceedings were not available at the time the…

This packet of materials for the adult literacy volunteer contains a booklet of information and accompanying reading selections meant to help a tutor get started with a new learner. The booklet covers these topics: initial assessment of learners with sample student interview form; informal assessment with assessment questions; observing the…

Project CREATES stands for Combined Resources for Editing Automated Teaching to Enlighten Students, the Harvard University Computer-Aided Instruction Laboratory's part of "A Multi-Agency Developmental Adult Basic Education Program." The major emphases of Project CREATES have been in the area of program and procedure development for…

AN ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF A READING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT TRAINEES WHO NEEDED TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS IN ORDER TO SUCCEED IN THEIR TECHNICAL COURSE IS PRESENTED. THE STUDENTS WERE GIVEN TESTS OF VOCABULARY, COMPREHENSION, RATE, AND LISTENING COMPREHENSION. THEY KEPT RECORDS OF THEIR OWN PROGRESS, AND POST-TESTS…

The repeated reading technique has been used successfully with children to build fluency and enhance comprehension and can be a viable instructional and remedial technique for adult beginning readers. (SK)

A reading program for adult learners with minimum reading skills should include activities that immerse the student in actual reading experiences. Working with connected text using such approaches as assisted reading, language experience, and independent reading is suggested. Listening activities, discussion, and writing should be vital parts of…

A national survey of commerical television stations concludes that programs for instruction in reading aimed at adults are limited in number. (RB)

Reading teachers, who are often drafted as English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instructors, need to redefine their approach to reading instruction. In the ESL curriculum reading is often secondary, and the teacher must take into account such considerations as ESL students' culture and literacy level in their native languages. (SK)

Provides an annotated bibliography of materials dealing with adult reading. (AEA)