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Fingeret 1984

 
Reference
 

Fingeret, Arlene. 1984.Adult literacy education: Current and future directions. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University. vii, 56 pages. 90995132141. Location: Dallas SIL Library 374 F497a. Interest level: lay specialist.

Summary
 

Is based on research of publications on adult literacy programs, both individually and community oriented. Elaborates on underlying issues of

 
  • conflicting definitions of nonliteracy
  • the nature of the reading process
  • characteristics of nonliterate adults, and
  • the purposes of literacy education.
 

Discusses

 
  • implications of issues for choosing program models
  • approaches to such curriculum, and
  • instructional methods and materials.
 

Concluding chapter presents a series of recommendations for improving literacy education (page vii).


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