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More than 48 million adults in the United States cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third-grade level.
The Annual Member Statistical Report compiles the results of the most recent annual member survey into a concise and easy to interpret visual representation of key findings.
This issue includes research articles on the the psychology of adult learners, a report from the field about one practitioner's career-long journey learning to teach reading, a forum improving service to adult literacy learners, and a research digest on the…
Using the Newspaper in Instruction is a series of videos that will show you how to use the newspaper to teach phonics and decoding skills, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, discussion and oral language skills, writing, spelling and grammar, and critical thinking…
The article discusses the use of technology in adult foundational education and presents the challenge of providing blended instruction and flexible learning modes. Various hardware and software solutions are explored to address these challenges.
The article provides a comprehensive overview of adult learning, its complexities, and the purpose of the book in informing scholars, practitioners, learners, and policymakers.
The issue includes research articles covering topics such as metaphors of reading and teaching reading, explorations of the interface between learning theory and practice in adult basic education, and reflections from teaching basic adult literacy. It also includes forum discussions on Covid-19 and the future of adult education, risk literacy value of literacy for migrant women, and student retention.
This paper highlights the story of a staff developer in the CUNY Adult Literacy Program who sought remote math instruction tools and found Desmos Classroom Activities to be effective for problem-solving and interactive teaching.
The article highlights that adult literacy education relies on interdisciplinary research to address the needs of 40–44 million low-literate US adults. Research aids in awareness, advocacy, funding, program improvement, and learner outcomes. Seeds of Literacy in Cleveland demonstrates research implementation.
Advocacy organizations rely on individual stories to influence public perception and policy for adult education. This paper suggests two strategies for researchers to reconcile rigorous research and the persuasive power of personal anecdotes in promoting adult education. It proposes three current areas of interest where these strategies can be applied effectively.
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