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Improving adult literacy instruction : options for practice and research / Committee on Learning Sciences: Foundations and Applications to Adolescent and Adult Literacy, Alan M. Lesgold and Melissa Welch-Ross, Editors, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council of the National Academies.
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Learning Sciences: Foundations and Applications to Adolescent and Adult Literacy.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Functional literacy--United States.
- Functional literacy.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 417 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : The National Academies Press, [2012]
- Summary:
- This report for educators and policy makers synthesizes research on literacy (defined here as a higher level and broader range of skills than basic skills), as well as research on learning, cognitive science, neuroscience, behavioral and social science, and education. The book begins with an overview of literacy in the US, then discusses principles of instruction for struggling learners. One chapter is devoted to literacy instruction in adult education programs and in developmental college courses. Other chapters cover principles of learning for instructional design, learning disabilities, technology to promote adult literacy, and English language learners. A chapter on motivation and persistence looks at issues such as social relationships and stereotypes. A conclusion draws implications for instructional practice and recommends a more systemic approach to research, practice, and policy. The book includes about 120 pages of references and 25 pages of appendices. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Foundations of reading and writing
- Literacy instruction for adults
- Principles of learning for instructional design
- Motivation, engagement, and persistence
- Technology to promote adult literacy
- Learning, reading, and writing disabilities
- Language and literacy development of English language
- Conclusions and recommendations.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-383).
- ISBN:
- 9780309219594
- 0309219590
- OCLC:
- 754723563
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