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Wangberg, Elaine G. – Computers in the Schools, 1986
Describes the development and pilot testing of an interactive software lesson series designed to increase reading and writing abilities of illiterate adults and adolescents. Results of pilot studies of the High Quality Educational Program indicate the microcomputer approach to instruction combined with appropriate software offers a promising tool…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Adult Literacy, Adults

Maclay, Connie M.; Askov, Eunice N. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Promotes the development of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs as a way of educating illiterate parents and nonreading adults in general. Notes several programs of this nature already in operation around the nation. Describes some nonthreatening courseware that is being used to recruit more adults into such programs. (TW)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction
Giordano, Gerard – 1996
This book is a systematic exploration of literacy programs for adults with developmental disabilities. The following are among the topics discussed: issues in adult literacy (multicultural issues, combining literacy instruction with transition, and assessment of adult literacy); the developmental basis for adult literacy education (postformal…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Books