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Mosley, Melissa; Zoch, Melody – Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, 2012
We report on a study of preservice teachers who tutored adults learning English in a free evening class while simultaneously taking a course titled Community Literacy. Exploring their participation, we wondered in what ways pedagogy developed within this context. Drawing on a close discourse analysis of preservice teachers' written work, we found…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Adult Literacy, English (Second Language)
Cullen, Theresa A.; Cobb, Inger C. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2011
This study reports the results of a needs analysis of literacy programs for a library system serving three rural and suburban counties. It examines the computing skills and needs of literacy tutors as well as native-speaking and English language learner (ELL) literacy tutees enrolled in the programs. Paper surveys were mailed to tutors, who were…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Counties, Tutors, Adult Literacy
Rogers, Joy J. – Lifelong Learning, 1984
Volunteer participation in adult literacy programs can be encouraged by (1) stressing the goals of helping individuals and long-term social value, (2) gearing expectations to students' abilities and progress, (3) emphasizing pragmatic methods to achieve students' goals, (4) stressing teaching methods adapted from daily interaction, and (5)…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Participation, Reading Instruction, Tutorial Programs
Wallis, John – Teaching Adults, 1974
Journal is available from the National Institute of Adult Education, 35 Queen Anne Street, London, WIM OBL.
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Home Instruction
O'Brien-Twohig, Bridget – Adult Education (London), 1972
Describes British program in which adult illiterates are taught individually in the tutor's home. (SP)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Literacy Education, Student Attitudes

Gold, Patricia Cohen; Horn, Pamela L. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1983
Reports results of preliminary analyses of intelligence and achievement in an adult tutorial project. Incarcerated adult illiterates volunteered to participate in a peer tutoring program wherein they received 27 hours of structured tutoring. Significant achievement was demonstrated in all areas; significant correlations were noted between IQ…
Descriptors: Achievement, Adult Literacy, Illiteracy, Intelligence Quotient

Steele, Marcee M.; Steele, John W. – Adult Basic Education, 2000
Advocates incorporation of math and computer instruction into adult literacy programs. Describes a North Carolina tutoring program that includes computer labs. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Literacy, Mathematics Instruction
Schwartz, Ronald – Nation's Schools, 1971
Discusses the current state of the Right to Read Program and outlines future developments. (JF)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Federal Programs, Illiteracy, Individualized Programs
Bolanos, Marie; Master, Lawrence – 1988
Designed for use with the Computer Assisted Literacy in Libraries (CALL) program (a tutoring program for adult literacy), this curriculum guide suggests resources to use with lessons in the "Laubach Way to Reading" series, a format advocated by the CALL program. After an introduction and a section of definitions and suggestions for using…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Guides

Bliss, Barbara A. – Library Trends, 1986
Describes characteristics of dyslexics and contributions to understanding their special needs provided by Orton's research. Insights into needs of adult dyslexics based on classroom experiences are summarized, their implications for librarians are suggested, and provision of special training for tutors in Dane County (Wisconsin) public library…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Dyslexia, Library Role, Library Services
Puryear, Dorothy – 1990
The Nassau (New York) Library System contracted with Literacy Volunteers of America to address the problem of adult literacy by increasing the number of trained volunteer tutors who can teach basic literacy skills. Specifically, the project's goals were to: (1) conduct 6 tutor training workshops at library locations; (2) recruit and train 180-200…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Library Extension, Peer Teaching
Allen, Anita Ford; Keene, Sylvia W. – 1995
The Delta Adult Literacy Council, Inc. (DALC) is a volunteer, nonprofit organization that seeks to recruit, assess, train, match, and support volunteer tutors and adult new readers. Its accomplishments, its history as a literacy organization, and its tutor training process are described. The process of student recruitment and support involves…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Agency Cooperation

Chumley, Phyllis D.; Spille, Henry A. – Innovative Higher Education, 1984
Postsecondary institutions should participate much more in the federal initiative, through their usual functions of teaching, research, and service. Activities could include involving college students in adult literacy education through demonstration programs, tutoring, and student volunteerism. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, College Role, College Students, Federal Programs
Smith, Arthur E. – 1996
Two literacy programs based at the State University of New York, College at Brockport (SUNY-Brockport) universities have achieved some success, but both programs have changed, for various reasons. University students have much to gain from their involvement in literacy programs, including the satisfaction of helping others, the opportunity to…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, College Students, Higher Education
Arnold, Arthur; Webb, Bob – Adult Education (London), 1975
A volunteer scheme in Bradford, England was set up to serve the needs of illiterates and semi-literates who couldn't attend a class. The service provided a confidential, free of charge, one-to-one, tutorial relationship in either the tutor's or client's home. (MW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Foreign Countries