Evaluation of California Human Development Corporation Workplace Literacy Program.
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| Title: | Evaluation of California Human Development Corporation Workplace Literacy Program. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Kissam and Associates, Sebastopol, CA. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 45 |
| Publication Date: | 1991 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | California Human Development Corp. |
| Document Type: | Reports - Evaluative Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: | Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Agriculture, Employer Attitudes, Limited English Speaking, Migrant Education, Migrant Workers, Program Evaluation, Student Attitudes, Workplace Literacy |
| Geographic Terms: | U.S.; California |
| Abstract: | This is an evaluation report of the California Human Development Corporation (CHDC) Rural Workplace Literacy Project targeting migrant farmworkers. The program provided bilingual instruction in 15 worksites tailored to job-related literacy needs. Evaluation data were gathered through interviews, test results, observation, and an in-class assignment. Programs ran an average of 22 weeks. Instructional materials consisted of core materials from CHDC and teacher-developed materials. All learners used Spanish as their primary language. The average age of learners was 33 and educational levels ranged from 0-13 years. The findings of the evaluation were: (1) all program participants were very positive toward the program; (2) learning outcomes were positive in the areas of basic skills, self-confidence, use of English in the workplace, and willingness to participate in education; (3) most employers didn't understand how the literacy program could help them; (4) employers and employees had different objectives for the education process; (5) most learners wanted workplace literacy in order to move on to a different job; (6) content varied greatly among instructors; and (7) instructors wanted more support. Recommendations for improvement emphasize curricular modifications, employer involvement, support services, and quality control. Appendix A includes results of interviews of employers, instructors, and learners. Appendix B contains pre- and post-test Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System scores. (KS) |
| Journal Code: | RIEAUG1992 |
| Entry Date: | 1992 |
| Accession Number: | ED343734 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This is an evaluation report of the California Human Development Corporation (CHDC) Rural Workplace Literacy Project targeting migrant farmworkers. The program provided bilingual instruction in 15 worksites tailored to job-related literacy needs. Evaluation data were gathered through interviews, test results, observation, and an in-class assignment. Programs ran an average of 22 weeks. Instructional materials consisted of core materials from CHDC and teacher-developed materials. All learners used Spanish as their primary language. The average age of learners was 33 and educational levels ranged from 0-13 years. The findings of the evaluation were: (1) all program participants were very positive toward the program; (2) learning outcomes were positive in the areas of basic skills, self-confidence, use of English in the workplace, and willingness to participate in education; (3) most employers didn't understand how the literacy program could help them; (4) employers and employees had different objectives for the education process; (5) most learners wanted workplace literacy in order to move on to a different job; (6) content varied greatly among instructors; and (7) instructors wanted more support. Recommendations for improvement emphasize curricular modifications, employer involvement, support services, and quality control. Appendix A includes results of interviews of employers, instructors, and learners. Appendix B contains pre- and post-test Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System scores. (KS) |
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