Collaborative learning proved to be a key strategy in overcoming fear of math and developing adult numeracy skills. Working in groups enabled sharing, discovery, and reflection on the learning process in a confidence-building atmosphere. (SK)

Open-ended tasks for developing numeracy skills reflect the fact that real-life math problems are seldom closed or have a single right answer. The "giving a party" problem shows how different math concepts and problem-solving skills can be brought out in open-ended tasks. (SK)

Argues that providing accessible adult basic education in South Africa will call for a flexible approach in terms of both the languages of learning and variety of areas of learning that will be regarded as acceptable for accreditation. (SR)

Adult basic education and General Educational Development programs have a vital and decisive role to play in educating exoffenders. Such programs have proven financial and social cost effectiveness. (SK)

According to 422 responses from 840 adult basic education teachers, (1) they perceive formal testing effective in fulfilling planned functions; (2) its chief problems are students' affective responses and discrimination against special learning needs; and (3) teacher background variables were not related to responses, that is, advanced education…

Discusses the National Literacy Mission (NLM) launched in 1988 in India. Notes the barriers to successful campaigns for literacy in India. Describes the reasons for the particularly successful campaign in the state of Kerala, including the fact that it was in every sense a people's campaign. (SR)

Moore describes the use of photos to develop visual literacy in parents of children with special needs. Fowler and Rigg use the same ideas in a general adult education setting. (SK)

Suggests that the inclusion of learners with specific learning disabilities into mainstream literacy classes to the detriment of all students and frustration of teachers is a burgeoning issue. Describes the flexible course provision provided in a highly successful adult basic-education intervention program. (JOW)

Responds to an earlier article that discusses six new "literacy crises." Raises the question of how the "dialectic," as described by Freebody, relates to Street's (1984, 1992) autonomous/ideological models of literacy. (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education) (Author/VWL)

The issue of calculator use in the Adult Basic Education/General Education Delivery (GED) classroom has arisen because of a recommendation that calculators be permitted on the mathematics part of the GED test. Teachers and supervisors are challenged to make calculator use enhance mathematics education. (JOW)

Outlines models of correctional education in the last 3 decades: (1) adult basic education, General Educational Development preparation and vocational education (1970s-1980s); (2) addition of functional competency and job preparation (1980s-1990s); (3) addition of special reading techniques and inmate tutors (mid-late 1990s); and (4) addition of…

Examines the nature and effects of predominant understandings or formulations of the relationship between literacy and work. Evaluates what workplace literacy programs have typically been designed to do. Discusses possible ways for future programs to create real opportunities for all participants to be truly involved in the process of workplace…

Being prepared with accurate, credible, and timely information during a disaster can help individuals make informed decisions about taking appropriate actions. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty understanding health and risk-related resources. This exploratory, mixed methods study assessed disaster information seeking behaviors and…

This report is the result of a policy research initiative that was identified as a priority by the Board of Directors of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) in recognition of the increased demand for programs and services that address the needs of disadvantaged and low-skilled learners. The goal of this study is to facilitate the…

This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study that explored the impact of neo-liberal policy and ideology on educators and directors working in second-chance Private Training Establishments (PTEs) which were created at the height of the neo-liberal reforms in New Zealand. By examining the experiences of 14 educators and directors in four…