Review of adult learning and literacy : connecting research, policy, and practice

著者

    • Comings, John
    • Garner, Barbara
    • Smith, Cristine

書誌事項

Review of adult learning and literacy : connecting research, policy, and practice

edited by John Comings, Barbara Garner, Cristine Smith

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2004-

  • vol. 4 : pbk
  • vol. 5 : pbk
  • vol. 6 : pbk
  • v. 7 : pbk

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"A project of National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy"

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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巻冊次

vol. 4 : pbk ISBN 9780805846294

内容説明

The Review of Adult Learning and Literacy: Connecting Research Policy, and Practice, Volume 4 is the newest addition to a series of annual publications of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) that address major issues, the latest research, and the best practices in the field of adult literacy and learning. Volume 4 opens with an overview of significant recent developments in the field. Subsequent chapters cover a wide range of topics critical to the success of adult education and literacy services in the United States: *issues of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation; *the role of workplace education in building adults' basic skills; *the role of new learning technologies in adult education and literacy; *adult developmental theories and their implications for the teaching of adult basic education and English for speakers of other languages; and *traditional and contemporary adult learning theories, including an annotated bibliography of key resources. Intended for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners dedicated to improving the quality of adult basic education, adult English for speakers of other languages, and adult secondary education programs, Review of Adult Learning and Literacy, Volume 4 is an essential resource for the field.

目次

Contents: D. Perin, Foreword. Preface. T.G. Sticht, The Year 2001 in Review. D. D'Amico, Race, Class, Gender, and Sexual Orientation in Adult Literacy: Power, Pedagogy, and Programs. A. Levenson, Why Do Companies Provide Workplace Education Programs? R. Stites, Implications of New Learning Technologies for Adult Literacy and Learning. D. Helsing, E. Drago-Severson, R. Kegan, Applying Constructive-Developmental Theories of Adult Development to ABE and ESOL Practices. S. Merriam, The Changing Landscape of Adult Learning Theory. S. Merriam, Appendix:Resources on Adult Learning Theory.
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vol. 5 : pbk ISBN 9780805851403

内容説明

The Review of Adult Learning and Literacy: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice, Volume 5 is the newest volume in a series of annual publications of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) that address major issues, the latest research, and the best practices in the field of adult literacy and learning. Each Review opens with an overview of significant recent developments in the field of adult literacy during the year, followed by a set of chapters presenting in-depth reviews of research and best practices on topics of high interest to the field. Volume 5 includes chapters on: *the increasing emphasis on scientifically based research and evidence-based practice in education, their use in adult literacy, and the perception of their usefulness by those who work in the field; *recent research on the impact of acquiring a General Educational Development (GED) credential; *the adult literacy system in the state of Massachusetts, focusing on the factors that led to investing and restructuring in the system, and the lessons learned that may be helpful to other states interested in building strong systems of educational service delivery for adult learners; *a history and review of volunteerism in adult literacy; *the history and structure of the adult literacy system in New Zealand, including policy recommendations for the current system to more effectively serve all adult learners; and *a review of theories and key resources related to metacognitive skills in reading. The Review of Adult Learning and Literacy serves as the journal of record for the field and is an essential resource for all stakeholders who need to know what research can reveal about how best to serve adult learners.

目次

Contents: M. Reddy, Foreword. Preface. T.G. Sticht, The Year 2002 in Review. L. Mikulecky, Adult Literacy Policy, Scientifically Based Research, and Evidence-Based Practice. J.H. Tyler, The General Educational Development (GED) Credential: History, Current Research, and Directions for Policy and Practice. J. Comings, L. Soricone, Massachusetts: A Case Study of Improvement and Growth of Adult Education Services. J.A. Sandlin, R. St. Clair, Volunteers in Adult Literacy Education. A.J. Cain, J. Benseman, Adult Literacy in New Zealand. J.G. Cromley, Metacognition, Cognitive Strategy Instruction, and Reading in Adult Literacy. J.G. Cromley, Resources on Metacognition, Cognitive Strategy Instruction, and Reading in Adult Literacy.
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vol. 6 : pbk ISBN 9780805854602

内容説明

Review of Adult Learning and Literacy: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice, Volume 6, includes chapters on: *Demographic change and low-literacy Americans; *The role of vocabulary in Adult Basic Education; *Implications of research on spelling for Adult Basic Education; *Issues in teaching speaking skills to adult ESOL learners; *The preparation and stability of the Adult Basic Education teaching workforce; *The adult literacy system in Ireland; and *Broad-based organizing as a vehicle for promoting adult literacy. .

目次

Contents: J. Oxenham, Foreword. Preface. N. Lopez, The Year 2003 in Review. B. Edmondson, Demographic Change and Low-Literacy Americans. M.E. Curtis, The Role of Vocabulary Instruction in Adult Basic Education. D.J. Sawyer, M.T. Joyce, Research in Spelling: Implications for Adult Basic Education. K.M. Bailey, Issues in Teaching Speaking Skills to Adult ESOL Learners. M.C. Smith, The Preparation and Stability of the ABE Teaching Workforce: Current Conditions and Future Prospects. I. Bailey, Overview of the Adult Literacy System in Ireland and Current Issues in Its Implementation. M.A. Cowan, Beyond Single Interests: Broad-Based Organizing as a Vehicle for Promoting Adult Literacy. M.A. Cowan, Resources on Community Organizing.
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v. 7 : pbk ISBN 9780805861655

内容説明

Review of Adult Learning and Literacy: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice, Volume 7, is the newest volume in a series of annual publications of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) that address major issues, the latest research, and the best practices in the field of adult literacy and learning. Each Review opens with an overview of significant recent developments in the field of adult literacy followed by a set of chapters presenting in-depth reviews of research and best practices on topics of high interest to the field, and concludes with a Resources section. Chapter topics in Volume 7: *Persistence: Helping Adult Students Reach Their Goals *Achieving Adult Education Program Quality *Assistive Technology and Adult literacy *Individualized Group Instruction *Health Literacy *Research on Professional Development and Teacher Change *Opportunities, Transitions, and Risks: Perspectives on Adult Literacy and Numeracy Development in Australia *Adult Basic Education in South Africa *Annotated Bibliography on Workplace Education The Review of Adult Learning and Literacy serves as the journal of record for the field and is an essential resource for all stakeholders who need to know what research can reveal about how best to serve adult learners. The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) is a federally funded research and development center focused solely on adult learning. NCSALL's efforts are dedicated to improving practice in educational programs that serve adults with limited literacy and English language skills, and those without a high school diploma. For more information on NCSALL, please visit http://www.ncsall.net/.

目次

Foreword, P. Bennett Preface 1. The Years 2004 and 2005 in Review, N. Lopez 2. Persistence: Helping Adult Education Students Reach Their Goals, J. Comings 3. Achieving Adult Education Program Quality: A Review of Systematic Approaches to Program Improvement, M.B. Bingman & M. Ziegler 4. Assistive Technology and Adult Literacy: Access and Benefits, H. Silver-Pacuilla 5. Individualized Group Instruction: A Reality of Adult Basic Education, P. Robinson-Geller 6. Health Literacy: An Update of Medical and Public Health Literature, R.E. Rudd, J.E. Anderson, C. Nath, S. Oppenheimer 7. Research on Professional Development and Teacher Change: Implications for Adult Basic Education, C. Smith, M. Gillespie 8. Opportunities, Transitions, and Risks: Perspectives on Adult Literacy and Numeracy Development in Australia, R. Wickert, J. Searle, B. Marr, B. Johnston 9. Adult Basic Education and Training in South Africa, V. McKay 10. Annotated Bibliography on Workplace Education, C. Nelson

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