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Christ, Frank L., Ed. – 1968
The report drawn from the first annual conference that was designed to provide professional dialogue for those interested in the improvement of college reading programs, this volume contains seven papers that deal with the following topics: the role of literary criticism and rhetoric in developing new models of reading comprehension, a pilot…
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Developmental Reading, Higher Education, Phonics
Root, Jane H.; Schall, JoAnn – 1976
The sequential program in the "Read On" series uses a diagnostic/prescriptive approach to teaching adults and teenagers who have little or no competence in basic reading skills. This introductory packet consists of a text and workbook that deal with adult themes ranging from grocery shopping to fishing and motorcycling and a teacher's guide…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Beginning Reading
Capuzzi, Dave; And Others – 1974
Examples of innovations in college and adult reading reading programs in five states are described. At Maricopa Technical College (Arizona) adult students have access to a special reading program emphasizing the language experience approach, capitalizing on students' life experiences and oral language facility. Otero Junior College (Colorado)…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills, College Instruction