Number 63 (July 1990)

Originally published as:   Notes on Literacy. Number 63 (July 1990). Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics. © 1990 Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.

Complete Table of Contents

Branch literacy units: A possible alternative strategy for major nonformal adult literacy programs, by Margaret Bendor-Samuel

1. Introduction

2. The formation of Branch Literacy Units (BLU)

2.1. The concept

2.2. Responsibility of the language team

2.3. Selection of language programs

2.4. Location and indigenization of the unit team

3. Preparing for and setting up a Branch Literacy Unit

3.1. Steps that should be taken

3.2. Qualities needed in a unit facilitator

4. Conclusion

Back Matter

References

Guidelines for area centered promotion-distribution teams, by SIL, Philippine Branch

. A philosophy for effective distribution and use of vernacular materials

1. Ideal responsibility

2. Areas of caution to note

3. Job description

4. Guidelines for operation

Vernacular preschools: Why all the interest in them? ¹, by Stephen Simpson

A materials production and curriculum planning course for vernacular preschools, by Gay Brown and Stephen Simpson

1. Introduction

2. Goals of the course

3. Participants and staff

4. Schedule

5. Book production

Types of books made

6. Teaching aids and games

7. Curriculum planning

8. Evaluation, notes, video, student council, and social committee

Evaluation of student progress

Student notes

Video

Student council

Social committee

9. How this course differed from the 1988 course

Back Matter

Appendix: 1989 preschool course: Schedule of activities accomplished

Predictable books for preliterate peoples, by Carolyn E. Kent

1. Introduction

2. Predictable books

A. From the point of view of linguistics

B. From the point of view of psychology/psychiatry

C. From the point of view of anthropology

3. Predictable books in other languages and cultures

A. Vietnam

B. Philippines

C. Bolivia

D. Peru

4. Conclusion

Back Matter

References

Reading with rhythm: A help in tackling long words, by Barbara J. Sayers

Back Matter

References

Some practical applications of the global approach to Gudschinsky materials, by Wanda Jane Pace

Why the “Gudschinsky method?”, by Dorothy M. Thomas

1. Introduction

2. Linguistic aspects

3. Learning styles

4. Pedagogical aspects

5. Conclusion

Back Matter

References

Rendille update, by Lynn Ziegler