Teaching adult literacy : principles and practice

Hughes, Nora. (Author). Schwab, Irene. (Added Author).

Summary: "In this book the authors offer friendly guidance on how to work with adult learners to develop their literacy skills and practices." This overview of teaching adult literacy Includes practical applications as well as theory with samples and case studies. Includes information on adult learners with learning disabilities.

Record details

ISBN: 9780335237364
ISBN: 0335237363
Physical Description: vii, 384 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Maidenhead, Great Britain : Open University Press, 2010.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Section 1: Literacy in its social context -- 1. The social context of literacy -- 2. Who are the learners? -- Section 2: Language awareness for literacy teachers -- 3. How language works -- 4. Language variety -- Learner profiles and texts -- Section 3: Teaching and learning literacy -- 5. Reading -- 6. Writing -- 7. Speaking and listening -- 8. Planning and assessment -- Section 4: Inclusive learning -- 9. Dyslexia -- 10. Literacy learning for adults with global learning difficulties -- 11. Embedding literacy -- Glossary -- References -- Index.