Search Results - "Adult Reading Programs"

Praxis to Policy: Embedding Transformative and Indigenous Paradigms in a National Literacy Campaign

Authors: Veronica McKay

Source: International Journal for Transformative Research. 2025 12(1).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indigenous Knowledge, Literacy Education, Models, Intervention, Literacy, Minority Groups, Social Justice, Social Change, Educational Cooperation, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Inclusion, Community Education

Geographic Terms: South Africa

Adult Participation in Basic Literacy Programs in Pakistan: Challenges and Practical Steps for Policy Administrators

Authors: Sidra Noreen Zafar Iqbal

Source: International Journal of Lifelong Education. 2025 44(4):383-403.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 21

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Students, Student Participation, Student Attitudes, Barriers, Sociocultural Patterns, Learner Engagement, Adult Educators, Teacher Attitudes

Geographic Terms: Pakistan

An Assessment of the Enabling Environment and Institutional Preparedness of the Adult Literacy Learning System for Uganda: Implications for Practice

Authors: Ephraim Lemmy Nuwagaba Caesar Kyebakola John Francis Garuzooka

Source: Adult Learner: The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education. 2024:67-90.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 24

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Education, Government Employees, Educational Environment, Institutional Characteristics, Attitudes, Educational Attitudes

Geographic Terms: Uganda

Access URL: https://www.aontas.com/knowledge/resources/?t=alf

The Rhetoric of Mobile Libraries: Circulating Meaningful Literacy Experiences to Build Individual Social Capital

Authors: Jane McGrail

Source: ProQuest LLC. 2024Ph.D. Dissertation, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 127

Descriptors: Library Materials, Library Services, Access to Information, Equal Education, Community, Empowerment, Social Capital, Libraries, Community Programs, Correctional Education, Adult Reading Programs, Literacy, Public Libraries, Motor Vehicles

Geographic Terms: Texas (Austin)

Access URL: https://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqm&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:31236622

Adult Literacy Teachers' Perspectives on Reading Difficulties and the Origins of These Perspectives

Authors: Chapman, Elaine McHardy, Janet

Source: Adult Literacy Education. Spr 2019 1(1):6-18.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 13

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Teacher Attitudes, Reading Difficulties, Reading Teachers, Reading Skills, Student Needs, Adult Students, Literature Appreciation, Educational Environment, Teaching Experience, Foreign Countries, Stress Variables, Self Esteem, Adult Reading Programs, Knowledge Level

Geographic Terms: Australia, New Zealand

Cultural and Social Uses of Orality and Functional Literacy: A Narrative Approach

Authors: Johnson, Lineo R.

Source: Reading & Writing: Journal of the Reading Association of South Africa. 2016 7(1).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: Functional Literacy, Personal Narratives, Story Telling, Foreign Countries, Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Indigenous Knowledge, Numeracy, Computation, Literacy Education, Mathematics Skills

Geographic Terms: Lesotho

The Use of Two ICT Tools in Adult Literacy Programmes: Lessons Learned

Authors: Adelore, Omobola Itasanmi, Sunday A.

Source: Journal of Education and Practice. 2016 7(20):138-144.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: Information Technology, Adult Literacy, Literacy Education, Correlation, Constructivism (Learning), Research Design, Laptop Computers, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Foreign Countries, Surveys, Pilot Projects, Learner Engagement, Student Motivation, Student Participation, Adult Reading Programs

Geographic Terms: Nigeria

A Reflection on the Past Trends in the Delivery of Literacy Education in Zambia: Challenges and Prospects

Authors: Luchembe, Musonda

Source: World Journal of Education. 2016 6(1):13-24.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Descriptors: Reflection, Literacy Education, Foreign Countries, Functional Literacy, Adult Education, Illiteracy, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Reading Skills

Geographic Terms: Zambia

Education in One World: Perspectives from Different Nations. BCES Conference Books, Volume 11

Authors: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) Popov, Nikolay Wolhuter, Charl et al.

Source: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. 2013.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 616

Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Conference Papers, Comparative Education, Global Approach, Educational History, Religious Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Faculty Development, Teacher Competencies, Violence, School Safety, Daily Living Skills, Grants, Social Services, Social Stratification, Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Preservice Teacher Education, Performance Factors, Experiential Learning, Multicultural Education, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Educational Practices, Cognitive Style, Equal Education, Competition, Ability Identification, Adult Reading Programs, Student Teacher Attitudes, Work Attitudes, Teaching (Occupation), Learning Theories, English Instruction, Teaching Methods, Educational Innovation, Educational Sociology, English (Second Language), Distance Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Behavioral Objectives, Educational Policy, Electronic Learning, Inclusion, Child Development, Case Studies, Principals, Educational Malpractice, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Empowerment, Emergent Literacy, Early Childhood Education, Cooperative Learning, Peer Teaching, Vocational Education, Labor Market, Resistance (Psychology), Immigrants, Higher Education, Womens Education, Depression (Psychology), Psychological Patterns, Individual Development, Schizophrenia, Social Integration, Barriers, Lifelong Learning, Ethics, Adult Education, Andragogy, Black Studies, Males, Criminals, Quality Control, Educational Principles, Technology Uses in Education, Poetry, Academic Standards, Second Language Instruction, Immunization Programs, Child Health, Delinquency, Court Litigation, Human Body, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Tourism, Pharmaceutical Education, Organizational Change, Medical Services, Influence of Technology, Entrepreneurship, Self Expression, Cultural Differences, Educational Environment, Music Education, Mathematics Education, Educational Strategies, Educational Development, Educational Quality, Educational Improvement, Scientific Research, Masters Programs, Doctoral Programs, Special Education, Personality Development, Technology Integration, Competency Based Teacher Education, Speech Language Pathology, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Sustainability, Partnerships in Education, Foreign Countries

Geographic Terms: Bulgaria, China (Beijing), Estonia, European Union, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (London)

Adult Reading in a Foreign Language: A Necessary Competence for Knowledge Society

Authors: Guerra-Treviño, Marta Elena

Source: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. 2013.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 5

Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Reading Comprehension, Spanish Speaking, English (Second Language), Teaching Experience, Reading Strategies, Second Language Instruction, Minimum Competencies

Training Adult ESL Learners in Metacognitive Reading Strategies

Authors: Huang, Jiuhan Nisbet, Deanna

Source: Journal of Adult Education. 2012 41(1):1-7.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Metacognition, Reading Strategies, Adult Learning, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Education, Reading Instruction, Classroom Techniques, Instructional Effectiveness, Training Methods, Teaching Guides, Program Implementation, Educational Strategies

Making Sense of Decoding and Spelling: An Adult Reading Course of Study--Teachers' and Administrators' Guide

Authors: National Institute for Literacy MacArthur, Charles A. Alamprese, Judith A. et al.

Source: National Institute for Literacy. 2010.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 23

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Decoding (Reading), Spelling, Evidence, Pattern Recognition, Lesson Plans, Teaching Guides

Iowa's Adult Literacy Program Benchmark Projection Report. Program Year 2007, July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007

Authors: Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation

Source: Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation, Iowa Department of Education. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 52

Descriptors: Literacy Education, Youth Programs, Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Federal Government, Family Literacy, Adult Literacy, Federal Legislation, Job Skills, Employment Qualifications, Productivity, Access to Education, Secondary Education, Reading Skills

Geographic Terms: Iowa

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Workforce Investment Act 1998, Workforce Investment Act 1998 Title II

Iowa's Community College Adult Literacy Annual Report. Program Year 2007, July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007

Authors: Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation

Source: Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation, Iowa Department of Education. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 107

Descriptors: Credentials, Literacy Education, Youth Programs, Adult Basic Education, Adult Reading Programs, Program Effectiveness, Adult Literacy, Accountability, Community Colleges, High School Equivalency Programs, Reading Skills, Federal Legislation, Job Skills, Employment Qualifications, Labor Force Development, Wages, Student Empowerment, Access to Education, Board of Education Role, State Government, English (Second Language), Adult Education, Benchmarking

Geographic Terms: Iowa

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Workforce Investment Act 1998

Applying Research in Reading Instruction for Adults: First Steps for Teachers

Authors: National Inst. for Literacy, Washington, DC. National Center for Family Literacy, Louisville, KY. McShane, Susan

Source: National Institute for Literacy. 2005.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 196

Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Family Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Literacy Education, Reading Research, Adult Education, Reading Tests, Teaching Methods, Phonemic Awareness, Reading Fluency, Vocabulary Development, Reading Comprehension, Readability Formulas, Reading Teachers, Phonics, Adult Educators, Adult Reading Programs, Research Utilization, Instructional Materials

Literacy Needs Assessment Technical Report for Cuyahoga County

Authors: Case Western Reserve University, Center on Urban Poverty and Social Change Mikelbank, Kristen Nelson, Lisa et al.

Source: Center on Urban Poverty and Social Change (NJ1). 2004.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 71

Sponsoring Agency: Cleveland Foundation
George Gund Foundation
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Municipalities, Needs Assessment, Educational Attainment, Numeracy, Achievement Tests, Suburbs, Counties, Grade 9, Grade 4, Urban Education, At Risk Students, Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment, Adults, Children, Youth, Reading Difficulties, Statistical Analysis, Policy Formation, Educational Policy, Education Work Relationship, Dropouts, Reading Tests, Reading Instruction, Adult Reading Programs, Literacy Education, English Language Learners, Writing Tests, Mathematics Tests, Citizenship, Adult Literacy, Language Skills, Predictive Measurement, Census Figures, Mathematical Models, Literacy, Research Problems, Educational Needs, Research Methodology

Geographic Terms: Ohio

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: No Child Left Behind Act 2001

Assessment and Survey Identifiers: National Adult Literacy Survey (NCES), National Assessment of Adult Literacy

Iowa's Adult Literacy Program Annual Benchmark Report. Program Year 2004: July 1, 2003-June 30, 2004. Executive Summary.

Authors: Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Div. of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation.

Source: Iowa Department of Education. 2004.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 38

Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Adult Literacy, Labor Force Development, Benchmarking, Program Improvement, Employment Potential, Job Skills, Empowerment, Accountability, Youth Programs

Geographic Terms: Iowa

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Workforce Investment Act 1998

Improving Adult Literacy Outcomes: Lessons from Cognitive Research for Developing Countries. Directions in Development.

Authors: World Bank, Washington, DC. Abadzi, Helen

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 119

Sponsoring Agency: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Berne.

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development, Decoding (Reading), Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Materials, Literacy Education, Outcomes of Education, Questionnaires, Reading Comprehension, Reading Motivation, Reading Strategies, Reading Tests, Research Utilization, Teacher Knowledge

Geographic Terms: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan

The Certificates in General Education for Adults--CGEA (2002-2006). ARIS Information Sheet.

Authors: Language Australia, Melbourne (Victoria). Adult Education Resource and Information Service.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 6

Sponsoring Agency: Adult, Community, and Further Education Board, Melbourne (Australia).

Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Adult Students, Credentials, Curriculum, Delivery Systems, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Educational Opportunities, Educational Practices, Foreign Countries, General Education, Guidelines, High School Equivalency Programs, Learning Modules, Literacy Education, Numeracy, Postsecondary Education, Skill Development, Student Certification, Student Evaluation, Teacher Competencies, Trend Analysis

Geographic Terms: Australia

International Literacy Day Tool Kit.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 44

Sponsoring Agency: National Inst. for Literacy, Washington, DC.

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Community Action, Consciousness Raising, Educational Policy, Institutional Advancement, Lifelong Learning, Literacy Education, Marketing of Education, Partnerships in Education, Program Development, Program Implementation, Publicity