Bringing Literacy to Life. Issues and Options in Adult ESL Literacy.

Wrigley, Heide Spruck; Guth, Gloria J. A.

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Title: Bringing Literacy to Life. Issues and Options in Adult ESL Literacy.

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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.
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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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