A study relating functional literacy work and the textile industry in Isfahan, Iran, is described as an example of a way by which the functional literacy program can be made more effective by aligning it to a particular industry. Revolving discs are used as a teaching aid. (Five appendixes are included.) (AG)

The need to develop adult education programmes in urban and industrial areas has vast and multiple dimensions. Some of the significant factors are considered. (Author/RK)

Two soft'' (non-formalized) models--the convergence model for R & D program management and a model of the processes of innovation in the public sector -- have been used in designing a strategy for a national right-to-read project. Covers the history of the project, an evaluation of the soft models, and a discussion of the conditions under…

Discusses the methodology of designing curricula and transferring knowledge skills, and aptitudes to adult workers.'' (Author)

Article discusses non-formal education for young adults of developing countries through World Education, an American non-profit organization. (MM)

Article describes a pilot project to combine programs in adult literacy and family planning in Turkey. (MM)

Dropouts were interviewed and the results are tabulated. (SP)

Only excellent programs in literacy education can motivate an adult to develop or increase his reading skills; the direct economic advantages as well as the pleasures of reading must be made apparent. (JB)

High iteracy rates are found in the urban areas because it is difficult to live there without being literate, while the need to be literate is not so greatly felt in the rural areas. (PT)

The origins, objectives, organization, and programs of the Institute are briefly described. (LS)

Discusses the different categories of literacy needs and gives suggestions on materials selection for literacy classes. (EKN)

Discusses a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Initial Teaching Alphabet as a medium for remedial teaching of those who were behind in reading ability by five grades or more. (JOW)

Summarizes a research study that explored the effectiveness of the Prime-O-Tec method, a multisensory technique for teaching sight vocabulary and comprehension, with disabled adult readers. Concludes that the listening, saying, seeing, and touching technique is effective with such a population. (FL)