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ERIC Number: EJ900636
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Oct
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 28
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Improving the Reading Comprehension Skills of Minority Adults from Educationally Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Paul, Gina; Verhulst, Steve
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v54 n2 p131-140 October 2010
This article presents a synergistic reading comprehension program to help minority adults from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds improve their reading skills in preparation for academics, standardized testing, and medical school. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Medical Schools, Educationally Disadvantaged, Standardized Tests, Reading Skills, Adult Education, Adults, Minority Groups, Reading Programs, Reading Motivation, Vocabulary Development, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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