ESL/Literacy for Adult Non-Native Speakers of English. A Handbook for Practitioners.
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| Title: | ESL/Literacy for Adult Non-Native Speakers of English. A Handbook for Practitioners. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Collignon, Francine Filipek, International Inst. of Rhode Island, Providence. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 171 |
| Publication Date: | 1991 |
| Intended Audience: | Practitioners |
| Document Type: | Guides - General |
| Descriptors: | Action Research, Agency Cooperation, Change Agents, English (Second Language), Literacy Education, Outreach Programs, Program Evaluation, Second Language Instruction, Student Centered Curriculum |
| Geographic Terms: | Rhode Island |
| Abstract: | A 3-year Literacy/English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program is described that was established in 1988 to improve access to literacy for Rhode Island's adult non-native speakers of English. In this handbook, the two literacy facilitators associated with the program explore issues significant to a more learner-centered practice of addressing the literacy needs of adult non-native speakers of English. Models are described for professional development, preparation of volunteers, and instruction with learners interacting with print. The intention is to help demystify the process of ESL/literacy for providers and to support new forms of education in literacy. A brief review of the literature on learner-centered practice is given, followed by descriptions of specific practices and discussions and examples of action research. Outreach efforts are also described. Although the ESL/Literacy Program reached fewer individuals than it intended in some areas, it surpassed expectation in others and contributed to significant change in cross-program awareness and cooperation within and outside the agency. (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education) (LB) |
| Entry Date: | 1992 |
| Accession Number: | ED339252 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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