The Complete Theory-To-Practice Handbook of Adult Literacy: Curriculum Design and Teaching Approaches (Language and Literacy Series)

235 Pages·1990·1.42 MB·English

by  Rena Soifer

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title: The Complete Theory-to-practice Handbook of Adult
Literacy : Curriculum Design and Teaching Approaches
Language and Literacy Series (New York, N.Y.) ; V. 1
author: Soifer, Rena.
publisher: Teachers College Press
isbn10 | asin: 0807730289
print isbn13: 9780807730287
ebook isbn13: 9780585334714
language: English
subject Reading (Adult education)--Handbooks, manuals, etc,
Adult education--Michigan--Handbooks, manuals, etc,
Adult education--Michigan--Curricula, Reading--
Language experience approach.
publication date: 1990
lcc: LC5225.R4C66 1990eb
ddc: 374/.9774
subject: Reading (Adult education)--Handbooks, manuals, etc,
Adult education--Michigan--Handbooks, manuals, etc,
Adult education--Michigan--Curricula, Reading--
Language experience approach.
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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY SERIES
Dorothy S. Strickland and Celia Genishi
EDITORS
The Complete Theory-to-Practice
Handbook of Adult Literacy:
Curriculum Design and Teaching Approaches
Rena Soifer, Martha E. Irwin, Barbara M. Crumrine, Emo Honzaki,
Blair K. Simmons, and Deborah L. Young

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The Complete Theory-to-Practice Handbook of Adult Literacy
Curriculum Design and Teaching Approaches
Rena Soifer
Martha E. Irwin
Barbara M. Crumrine
Emo Honzaki
Blair K. Simmons
Deborah L. Young

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Published by Teachers College Press, 1234 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027
Copyright © 1990 by Teachers College, Columbia University
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission
from the publisher.
Back cover photo of authors, courtesy of Public Information, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The Complete theory-to-practice handbook of adult literacy :
curriculum design and teaching approaches / Rena Soifer . . .
(et al.).
p. 197 cm. (Language and literacy series : v. 1)
Includes bibliograhical references.
ISBN 0-8077-3028-9 (alk. paper)
1. Reading (Adult education)Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Adult
educationMichiganHandbooks, manuals, etc. 3. Adult education
MichiganCurricula. 4. ReadingLanguage experience approach.
I. Soifer, Rena. II. Title: Handbook of adult literacy.
III. Series: Language and literacy series (New York, N. Y.) ; v. 1.
LC5225.R4C66 1990
374´.9774dc20 90-31682
CIP
ISBN 0807730289 (pbk.)
Printed on acid-free paper
Manufactured in the United States of America
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Contents
Foreword
David Harman vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgment xiii
1
A Dynamic, Interactive, Whole Language Framework 1
2
Adult Literacy
4
Dynamic Interactions
7
Challenges for Adult Literacy Programs
10
A Whole Language Response to the Challenges
13
Guiding Principles
2
Reading and Writing Improvement 15
16
Characteristics of Lessons
16
Components of Reading and Writing Lessons
20
Class Organization
22
Lesson Format
35
Variations Within the Lesson Format
40
Illustrative Lesson Plan
46
Summary: Reading, Writing, and Self-Esteem
3
The GED Connection 47
49
Organization of GED Class Sessions
50
Applying Whole Language Principles to GED
60
Illustrative Lesson Plans
78
Summary: GEDand Beyond
4
Getting Comfortable with Computers 80
82
Reading Issues
84
Objectives for a Computer Awareness Course
85
Course Overview
89
Lesson Format

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Illustrative Lesson Plans
107
Special Considerations
108
Summary: People Using Computers Confidently
5
Integrating Computers in Adult Literacy Programs 110
111
Word Processing and Related Software
116
Databases
122
Spreadsheets and Graphing Software
126
Selecting and Using Instructional Software
135
Summary: Literacy in a Technological Age
6
Staff Selection and Development 137
138
Teacher Selection
144
Staff Development
149
Teacher Evaluation
150
Recruitment and Preparation of Tutors
155
Summary: Team Building
7
Program Development and Management 156
157
Program Planning and Evaluation
162
Publicity
165
Recruitment of Learners
169
Awards and Recognition Ceremonies
170
Assessing Learner Growth
180
Summary: Learning Is Forever
Appendix A
Computer Questionnaire 183
Appendix B
Reading Behavior Questionnaire 187
Appendix C
Organizations and Journals About Adult Literacy 193
References
197
Professional References
200
Materials for Adult Learners
Index 203
About the Authors 211

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