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Download full textLevine, Peg, Ed. – 1991
This collection of stories is the result of a publishing project conducted with adult learners in the Reach One Program. The first page describes the steps that led to the finished product: providing a catalyst to stress the value of maintaining a family history; providing activities to stimulate memories of family stories; encouraging prewriting…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Language Experience Approach, Reading Instruction
Jurmo, Paul – 1993
A participatory approach to adult literacy education aims at getting the learner to function at the highest level of responsibility possible regarding program activities; it demands an active approach. Characteristics of a participatory literacy program include the following: activities that emphasize what learners already know, learners…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Levine, Peg, Ed. – 1991
This collection of mathematics word problems was developed by adult learners in the Reach One Program. The first page describes the steps that led to the finished product: having learners work word problems; listing steps for solving word problems; having learners work problems according to these steps; providing a list of key words that indicate…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Arithmetic, Mathematics Instruction
Rogers, Alan – 1987
This booklet is intended to help individuals teaching in extension programs understand the special needs of adult learners and use teaching techniques that have proven effective with adult learners. The first group of chapters deals with the importance of self-motivation to adult learning, the importance of taking the time to outline the goals of…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Conti, Gary J. – 1978
According to Jack Blaney, there are three basic learning modes, each with their own characteristics, requirements, and implications. While each is appropriate within the proper parameters, there is wide support in the adult education literature for the use of the collaborative mode in facilitating adult learning. An analysis of the works of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Martin, Deanna C.; Blanc, Robert – Lifelong Learning, 1984
This document offers "reciprocal questioning" as a technique that promotes active learning and that is a practical and powerful way to help students improve their reading comprehension. First, the technique is described in detail. Steps include selection of four to five paragraphs of text; preparation of 10-12 questions over the material,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Inquiry, Questioning Techniques
