Toward a learning theory of adult literacy
Tags: FUNCTIONAL literacy; ADULT learning
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This article presents the author's experience as an adult literacy tutor. I volunteer with Project Literacy U.S. by serving as the tutor trainer in my community. This gives me a chance to hear many success stories that are both touching and amusing. One tutor, Mary Jo, came in one day beaming...
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The article focuses on a research from the National Research and Development Centre for adult literacy and numeracy in Great Britain which found that improving the skills of adults with the poorest reading and writing skills gives their children a significantly better start in education....
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Reports on British publishing company, W.F. Howes Publishing's development of audiobooks for adult literacy learners. Reasons behind the company's moves; Features of the audiobooks created by the company; Collaboration of the company with the National Literacy Trust.
