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Rattanavich, Saowalak – International Education Studies, 2015
This article presents the lighthouse literacy strategies model using the concentrated language encounter (CLE) approach that has been successfully replicated in many countries in different languages and cultures. A review of CLE research studies and the project implementation in Thailand showed highly significant results in students' literacy…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Literacy Education, Illiteracy, Teaching Methods
Imel, Susan – 1992
The use of small groups in adult literacy and basic education has been stimulated by a desire to provide a more learner-centered and collaborative learning environment. Another set of factors promoting their use is related to increased use of language experience or whole language as instructional approaches in adult literacy and basic education.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Cooperative Learning
Uppal, Charu – 1996
The Each One Teach One (EOTO) literacy project undertaken by universities and colleges is one of five methods of conducting adult education programs in India. A basis for an understanding of EOTO is a definition of literacy--a person is considered literate if he or she has mastered accuracy and fluency in word recognition, comprehension of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills
Read, Catherine; Mackay, Ron – 1984
This study outlines some of the literacy problems of immigrants to Canada and the attempts being made to overcome these problems. The study first examines some of the popular definitions of literacy with a view to finding one that might be a goal for all illiterates in Canada regardless of their birthplace. Next, the latest data are analyzed to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Educational Needs
Navarro, Manuel Gracia; Eisman, Juan Carlos Lopez – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Education, 1985
While the overall illiteracy rate in Spain is an acceptable 6.6 percent, Andalusia is clearly above that average at 11.8 percent. Andalusia's program for eradicating adult illiteracy is discussed. Examined are program objectives and implementation, teachers, teaching methods, and the need for continuing literacy action. (RM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Comparative Education, Educational Objectives
Gayfer, Margaret, Ed. – Convergence, 1987
The following papers are included: "Seminar's Focus on Practice Puts Action on the Human Level" (Margaret Gayfer); "Literacy: What Do Definitions Tell Us?" (Carman Hunter); "The Practice of Literacy in the Netherlands" (Ella Bohnenn); "The Approach of Popular Literacy Groups in Quebec" (Louise Miller); "Perspectives and Lessons from the Adult…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Classroom Techniques, Developed Nations
Tipton, Anne – 1989
The 1988-89 Highlands Educational Literacy Project (HELP) in southwest Virginia was initially designed to provide local volunteer tutors with intensive training in the Laubach one-to-one method of teaching reading. HELP was a cooperative effort of community service agencies, church and civic groups, and interested individuals to provide free…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction
Education Writers Association, Washington, DC. – 1989
This document is a set of two volumes that contain prize-winning newspaper articles and summaries of radio and television shows selected as part of the Media Resource Project on Literacy. Items in the 1988-89 book include the following: "Why Daddy Can't Read" (Sally L. Gilman); "The Triumph of Jimmy Sanchez" (Sandra Macias); "Illiteracy:…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Business Responsibility, Dropout Research