ERIC Number: ED275211
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Jun
Pages: 20
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Perspectives on Literacy.
Weinstein-Shr, Gail; And Others
Four papers focus on approaches to providing literacy education. "Language and Community Building: An Intergenerational Approach" (Gail Weinstein-Shr) describes a Temple University (Pennsylvania) program to involve volunteers in English-as-a-second-language instruction to refugee children and their elders. This program provides volunteer and organizational experience as well as cross-cultural and intergenerational interaction for students and community members alike. "Literacy in the Refugee Camps in Southeast Asia" (Allene Guss Grognet) outlines the U.S. Department of State's efforts to prepare Southeast Asian refugees in English language and literacy skills before they emigrate to the United States. "Illiteracy: How a School District Copes" (Dalia P. Meza) discusses the District of Columbia's public school program and its means of assessing, placing, and instructing a varied limited-English-speaking population. "Adult Illiteracy: Implications for Parent Involvement" (Wayne W. Haverson) reviews approaches to reading instruction for limited-English-speaking adults and the implications of adult literacy education for parent involvement in the children's education. A discussion of the four presentations by two specialists is also summarized. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Involvement, Community Organizations, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Intercultural Communication, Intergenerational Programs, Literacy Education, Older Adults, Parent Participation, Refugees, School Community Relationship, School Districts, Tutorial Programs, Volunteers
Publication Type: Collected Works - General; Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia; Philippines; Thailand
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