Teaching, learning and assessment for adults : improving foundation skills / by Janet Looney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Looney, Janet.

Contributor:

Centre for Educational Research and Innovation.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Literacy programs--OECD countries.

Literacy programs--OECD countries--Evaluation.

Adult education--OECD countries.

Educational tests and measurements--OECD countries.

Educational tests and measurements.

Adult education.

Literacy programs.

Evaluation.

OECD countries.

Physical Description:

219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Other Title:

French title on t.p. verso: Enseignement, l'apprentissage et l'évaluation des adultes : pour de meilleures compétences de base

Place of Publication:

[Paris] : OECD, [2008]

Summary:

Many adults in OECD countries have low language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. The consequences of these low foundation skills span the economic, health and social well-being of individuals, families and communities. Investment in this sector of adult education is therefore crucial. This study looks specifically inside the programs for adult LLN learners, with a focus on formative assessment. Drawing upon evidence gathered in country reports, case studies and international literature reviews, it examines the impact and implementation of different teaching, learning and assessment practices for adult LLN learners; the way innovative programs address the very diverse needs and goals of this population; and the policies that support or hinder effective practice. This book provides a foundation for understanding the issues at stake in the adult LLN education, and can guide future policy, practice and research. A companion report which studies formative assessment in lower secondary schools was published in 2005 under the title Formative Assessment: Improving Learning in Secondary Classrooms.--Publisher's description.

Contents:

Section 1. The context and conditions of adult foundation skill learning. Inside the black box: language, literacy and numeracy classrooms

Who are the learners?: data from international and national surveys on adult foundation skill learners

Aligning policy and practice

The educational workforce for adult LLN provision: instructors, support staff, volunteers

Section 2. The steps of the learning process. The case studies: innovation for LLN adults

First steps: diagnosing learning needs and setting goals

Relationships within the classroom: dialogue and peer assessment

Techniques: feedback, questioning, and scaffolding

Developing learner autonomy

Recognising learner progress

Section 3. Conclusions. Supporting effective practice: implications for policy and directions for research.

Notes:

At head of title: Centre for Educational Research and Innovation.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789264039902

9264039902

OCLC:

213443539

Publisher Number:

96 2008 01 1 P