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| ERIC #: | ED348896 |
| Title: | Bringing Literacy to Life. Issues and Options in Adult ESL Literacy. |
| Authors: | Wrigley, Heide Spruck; Guth, Gloria J. A. |
| Descriptors: | Adult Basic Education; Adult Literacy; Computer Assisted Instruction; Curriculum; English (Second Language); Instructional Materials; Limited English Speaking; Literacy Education; Needs Assessment; Program Descriptions; Second Language Learning; Staff Development; Student Evaluation; Teaching Methods |
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| Publication Date: | 1992-00-00 |
| Pages: | 318 |
| Pub Types: | Guides - Classroom - Teacher |
| Abstract: | The result of a 2-year research study funded under the National English Literacy Demonstration Program for Adults of Limited English Proficiency, this handbook on adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) literacy education represents a synthesis of ideas derived from various sources. It is meant as a resource for teachers who have some experience in teaching but are new to ESL literacy. It contains the following nine chapters: (1) "Adult ESL Literacy: State of the Art," which discusses some of the special features of adult ESL literacy; (2) "Approaches and Materials," which maintains that meaning-based approaches show the greatest promise in helping adults develop full literacy; (3) "Teaching Adult ESL Literacy in the Multilevel Classroom," which shows that group work is the most effective strategy for dealing with multilevel classrooms; (4) "Using Computer and Video Technology in Adult ESL Literacy," which discusses the pros and cons of using technology in ESL literacy teaching; (5) "Native Language Literacy," which demonstrates that using the native language of the learners is a viable approach to introducing literacy to adults who are not literate in their first language; (6) "Learner Assessment," which shows that program-based assessments are superior to standardized tests; (7) "Curriculum," which demonstrates that curriculum decisions are value decisions that mirror a program's philosophy; (8) "Staff Development and Program Issues," which holds that effective staff development should focus on the social context, adult learning, second language acquisition, literacy development, and effective teaching processes; and (9) "Curriculum Modules," which presents 10 teaching units that demonstrate meaning-based teaching. (LB) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education) |
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| Note: | For related documents, see FL 800 569-571. |
| Identifiers: | N/A |
| Record Type: | Non-Journal |
| Level: | 1 - Available on microfiche |
| Institutions: | Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA. |
| Sponsors: | Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. |
| ISBN: | ISBN-0-9633702-0-0 |
| ISSN: | N/A |
| Audiences: | Teachers; Practitioners |
| Languages: | English |
| Education Level: | Adult Basic Education |
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