Does basic skills education affect adults' literacy proficiencies and reading pratices?

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Title: Does basic skills education affect adults' literacy proficiencies and reading pratices?
Authors: Sheehan-Holt, Janet K., Smith, M Cecil
Source: Reading Research Quarterly (Wiley-Blackwell). Apr-Jun2000, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p226. 18p.
Subject Terms: *Adults, *Education, *Literacy, *Reading
Abstract: Focuses on a study which examined if basic skills education affect adults' literacy proficiencies and reading practices. Review of related literature; Methodology of the study; Effects of background variables, neighborhood income and basic skills training on literacy skills and practices.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:Focuses on a study which examined if basic skills education affect adults' literacy proficiencies and reading practices. Review of related literature; Methodology of the study; Effects of background variables, neighborhood income and basic skills training on literacy skills and practices.
ISSN:00340553
DOI:10.1598/RRQ.35.2.2