cover next page > 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. cover next page > < previous page cover-0 next page > The Complete Theory-to-Practice Handbook of Adult Literacy < previous page cover-0 next page > < previous page page_i next page > Page i 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 < previous page page_i next page > < previous page cover-0 next page > The Complete Theory-to-Practice Handbook of Adult Literacy < previous page cover-0 next page > < previous page page_iii next page > Page iii 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 < previous page page_iii next page > < previous page page_iv next page > Page iv 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 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 < previous page page_iv next page > < previous page page_v next page > Page v 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 < previous page page_v next page > < previous page page_vi next page > Page vi 92 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 < previous page page_vi next page >

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