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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 research articles, report from the field, forum, resource review, research digest, and technology solutions discuss various aspects of serving learners with barriers in adult literacy education. These publications provide insights into best practices, challenges, and opportunities for improving outcomes and removing barriers in adult education.
The essay focuses on the certified nursing assistant field as an example, highlighting the challenges and potential of implementing Dewey’s philosophy. It suggests that his approach, influenced by progressive education and humanistic psychology, provides valuable pathways for vocational education, and warrants further consideration.
The rapid changes caused by the pandemic have compelled professional development centers to rely on diverse learning research. This article discusses the shift in using educational research for professional development, challenges faced in translating research, and possible future research areas for adult education.
Even though there has been extensive research on the study of dyslexia, misconceptions persist, especially regarding adult learners. This article reviews established findings, diagnosis, instructional implications, and the social value debate surrounding dyslexia.
Enrollment in federally funded adult education programs (ABE, ASE, and EL) has experienced a continuous and substantial decline since the 1990s. ABE/ASE enrollment decreased by 65.8% and EL enrollment by 49.2% since 2000-2001. This paper describes the need for investigation and discussion on this long-standing trend.
This research paper unveils the latest findings from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, shedding light on the characteristics and skills of incarcerated adults in the United States who engage in basic correctional education.
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