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Results of a survey of 60 male illiterates regarding characteristics they looked for in a teacher indicate that a teacher should be: of the same age or older, male, married and practicing religion, from a high socio-economic strata, an unknown outsider, and "teacherly" in appearance. (LH)

The primary aim of the writing class should be to create a nourishing environment in which students can discover themselves and their natural instincts for communication. (DD)

Problems and promises associated with nonformal rural education in developing nations are presented. (CP)

Discusses the publication "A Turning Point for Literacy" edited by Leon Bataille, and based on information from the International Symposium for Literacy (1975). The author notes that the document represents the complete history and background of literacy from the point of departure in 1965 to a turning point in 1975. (TA)

Examines three myths concerning illiteracy: (1) the Third World remains poor because of high illiteracy rates; (2) nations can be rated on a scale that compares relative literacy rates, and (3) what is needed is a reliable definition. Concludes the real issue is not literacy, but equity and justice. (CH)

The article examines causes of adult illiteracy and notes the effects of failure to progress at the early stages of reading development, often due to inadequate language experience and stimulation. Suggestions for promoting language acquisition and comprehension are offered. (CL)

Discusses factors contributing to high level of illiteracy in Senegal. Reports on study of Senegalese reading habits--participants enjoy reading, read newspapers often, would like to read better, and would take reading improvement courses if they were offered. (CMG)

Describes the establishment of adult education programs on "moonlit nights" by Cora Wilson Stewart, Superintendent of Rowan County Schools in Kentucky (1904-1912). Over 1,200 adults signed up the first year to take such courses as vocal music, reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, and drills. From this activity the Illiteracy…

The Quechuas and the Aymaras have suffered because of the Spanish definition of illiteracy. (MF)

The author has a new approach in teaching adult literacy. He states adult literacy is the ability to learn through written communication." Students should be treated as adults not kindergarten children. (MR)

Writing for adult neo-literates is not easy, but it can be done. The Authors show how neo-literates can and should be stimulated to learn. (MR)

Near illiterates were draft exempt until the Army discovered it could teach them to read and write well enough to be fit for the service with the multimedia system described in this article. (LS)

Discussed are the results of several experiments in Uganda designed to compare aural learning to reading. (LS)