Tracking adult literacy and numeracy skills : findings from longitudinal research / edited by Stephen Reder and John Bynner
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TextSeries: Routledge research in education ; 19.Publication details: New York : Routledge, 2009.Edition: 1st edDescription: xvii, 391p. : ill. ; 24cmISBN: - 041595858X
- 9780415958585
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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.