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Flaherty, Jane Frances – 1970
A study was conducted to determine: (1) characteristics of illiterate adults enrolled at St. Teresa's VIP, and (2) implications of these characteristics for training volunteer tutors. A review was conducted of related research and opinion articles. A total of 48 students were interviewed concerning educational background, reasons for attending…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Educational Needs