ERIC Number: EJ1125471
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-2169-0480
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Identifying Effective Methods of Instruction for Adult Emergent Readers through Community-Based Research
Blackmer, Rachel; Hayes-Harb, Rachel
Journal of Research and Practice for Adult Literacy, Secondary, and Basic Education, v5 n2 p35-49 Sum 2016
We present a community-based research project aimed at identifying effective methods and materials for teaching English literacy skills to adult English as a second language emergent readers. We conducted a quasi-experimental study whereby we evaluated the efficacy of two approaches, one based on current practices at the English Skills Learning Center (ESLC), and the other involving a number of innovative methods and materials. In addition, we collected written reflections from the instructors in the study and conducted interviews with the students. The qualitative and quantitative data together suggest that while both approaches led to student gains, the one based on current practices led to greater student gains.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Literacy Education, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Adults, Emergent Literacy, Quasiexperimental Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Teacher Attitudes, Interviews, Student Attitudes, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Adult Literacy, Pretests Posttests, Scores, Phonemes
Commission on Adult Basic Education. PO Box 620, Syracuse, NY 13206. Tel: 888-442-6223; e-mail: journal@coabe.org; Web site: http://www.coabe.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Utah
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards
WWC Study Page: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/87303