Tracking adult literacy and numeracy skills : findings from longitudinal research
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- ISBN: 9780415807883
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xvii, 391 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Routledge, 2009.
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General Note: | Publisher description available online at http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0904/2008017897-d.html. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction : the need for longitudinal studies in adult literacy and numeracy education / Stephen Reder, John Bynner -- Literacy and numeracy development -- Insights into basic skills from a UK longitudinal study / John Bynner, Samantha Parsons -- The development of literacy and numeracy in adult life / Stephen Reder -- Longitudinal research related to the acquisition and maintenanc of literacy / T. Scott Murray -- Student, teacher and classroom studies -- Developing learners' reading skills in adult basic education programs / Judith A. Alamprese -- What works for adult students of English as a second language / Larry Condelli, Heide Spruck Wrigley, Kwang Suk Yoon -- Student persistence in adult literacy and numeracy programs / John P. Comings -- Teacher attitudes towards the Skills for Life national strategy for improving adult literacy and numeracy skills / Olga Cara, Jennifer H. Litster -- The impact of the Skills for Life learning infrastructure on learners : a summary of methods and findings / John Vorhaus ... [et al.] -- The impact of policy and programs -- Outcomes for basic skills learners : a four-year longitudinal study / Hillary Metcalf, Pamela Meadows -- Enhancing Skills for Life?: Workplace learning and adult basic skills / Karen Evans, Edmond Waite, Lul Admasachew -- Improving the literacy and numeracy of young offenders / Jane Hurry, Laura Brazier, Anita Wilson -- Social and economic outcomes in context -- Using a longitudinal approach with state administrative records to evaluate adult education programs in the United States / Stephen Rose -- The Tennessee longitudinal study of adult literacy program participants / Mary Beth Bingman -- Outcomes of literacy improvement : a longitudinal view / Barbara A. McDonald, Patricia A. Scollay -- "The more you learn the better you feel" : research into literacies, learning and identity in Scotland / Kathy MacLachlan, Lyn Tett, Stuart Hall -- Adults' lives and learning in different contexts : a view over time / Yvon Appleby, David Barton. |
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Stephen Reder is University Professor and Chair of the Department of Applied Linguistics. He is author of "Literacy in America", co-editor of "Learning Disabilities, Literacy and Adult Education" and numerous articles and chapters. He serves on boards and advisory groups of numerous public agencies and organizations in the fields of adult literacy, second language acquisition and adult education.
John Bynner is Emeritus Professor of Social Sciences in Education at the London Institute of Education. Until retirement in 2003 he was Director of the Bedford Group for Life Course and Statistical Studies, the Centre for Longitudinal Studies and founder Director of the National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy & Numeracy.