Successful Literacy Experiences for Adult Illiterates

Successful Literacy Experiences for Adult Illiterates

Discusses illiterate and semiliterate adults who want to become literate to enjoy a more satisfactory quality of life. Describes their life experiences and provides examples of effective instruction methods based on the language experience approach, including dictation, word banks, journal writing,...

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Published in:Journal of Reading Vol. 32; no. 4; p. 342
Main Authors: Davidson, Jane L, Wheat, Thomas E
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 1989
Subjects:
Adult Basic Education
Adult Literacy
Adults
Illiteracy
Journal Writing
Language Experience Approach
Literacy Education
Reading Skills
Teaching Methods
Writing Skills
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Summary:Discusses illiterate and semiliterate adults who want to become literate to enjoy a more satisfactory quality of life. Describes their life experiences and provides examples of effective instruction methods based on the language experience approach, including dictation, word banks, journal writing, individualized and assisted reading, and self-charted progress. (RS)