Photonovels look like comic books but contain photographs instead of drawings. Because photonovels combine pictures and everyday language, adult ESL learners can use them to communicate their thoughts and ideas. Photonovels can also be an aid in learning spoken and written English. This article describes a photonovel project that one of the…

Indicates the likelihood that the initial period of the Industrial Revolution was one of deteriorating educational standards in most areas, especially in those that were seats of displaced domestic textile industries. (Author)

An analysis of Freire's methods of literacy training, focusing on the presentation and discussion of a series of 10 thematic pictures designed to evoke a critical analysis of reality and culture, the selection of generative words for learning, and a review of his basic pedagogic assumptions. (EH)

The United Kingdom has established an Adult Literacy Resource Agency and a three-year television and radio adult literacy project. Public libraries are involved in these projects and provide special services for adult student-readers. (Author/KP)

Consists of six articles reporting on workshops and panel discussions of literacy from a Hispanic perspective. The discussions took place at a forum on "Literacy: The First Chapter of the American Dream." (CH)

Australian adult literacy programs feature the use of volunteer tutors, emphasis on personal growth, and fostering of self-esteem. (SK)

Reviews recent literature about literacy and the aged and maintains there is a need for empirical research into the perceptions of reading and writing needs and interests of the elderly themselves. The effects of societal expectations of the elderly on their reading/writing behavior and interests should also be examined. (JAC)

The Education for All (EFA) goal of increasing adult literacy by 50 percent reflects two simple facts: first, primary school attendance has positive effects, including better family health and increased productivity; and second, when parents learn to read, more children go to school. So why haven't more countries and donors supported adult…

This collection of Spanish language papers on adult literacy education includes the following: "Sistematizacion: Un Instrumento Pedagogico en los Proyectos de Desarrollo Sustenable" [Systematization: A Pedagogic Instrument in Projects of Sustainable Development] (Joao Francisco de Souza); "Estudio Cualitativo de la Investigacion…

Gives a background on the various adult/non-formal education programs drawn up since Indian independence, and discusses the needs, aspirations, and problems supported by facts and figures. (Editor)

Reviews literacy campaigns, continuing education, and other programs for adults in China, Vietnam, and the U.S.S.R. (SK)

Apathy, indifference, and neglect has characterized adult education for women in India. The National Adult Education Programme must focus attention and funding on women if the extremely low percentage of female literacy is to be improved. (SK)

Discusses the current situation (along with changes and specific developments over the past 13 years) in France regarding illiteracy. Describes the beginnings of the struggle against illiteracy and poverty; the organization of literacy work; the move from literacy to basic education; the future for literacy work in France; and the lack of…

Describes the achievements of Frank Laubach, founder of Laubach Literacy International, pioneer of a pragmatic method of literacy instruction and advocate of volunteer literacy tutoring. Compares Laubach's ideas with those of Paulo Freire. (SK)