scholarly journals Reflections from Teaching Basic Adult Literacy

2021 ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Daphne Greenbrerg ◽  
Inga Einarson ◽  
Christine Miller ◽  
Devi Rodgerson ◽  
Lea Lacerenza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Literacy

Daphne Greenberg, Inga Einarson, Christine Miller, Devi Rodgerson, Lea Lacerenza, and Maureen W. Lovett

Functional and structural neural plasticity effects of literacy acquisition in adulthood

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-107
Author(s):  
Melanie Boltzmann ◽  
Thomas Münte ◽  
Bahram Mohammadi ◽  
Jascha Rüsseler
Keyword(s):  
Neural Plasticity ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Learning To Read ◽  
Workplace Literacy ◽  
Functional Illiteracy ◽  
Brain Changes ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract. In Germany, 7.5 Million individuals between 18 and 64 years are considered to be functionally illiterate (Grotlüschen & Riekmann, 2012). Functional illiterates have only rudimentary literacy skills despite attending school for several years. Although they can use written language to a very limited extent, only few functional illiterates attend literacy courses for adults. In addition, most adult literacy courses primarily aim at promoting basic reading and writing skills. Offers specific to workplace literacy are scarce. This review gives an overview of the definition of functional illiteracy. Afterwards, a specific literacy program (AlphaPlus) and its effectiveness will be presented. The reviewed studies indicate that learning to read in adulthood is associated with structural and functional brain changes.

Metacognitive Aspects of Adult Literacy

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Paris ◽  
Andrea Parecki
Keyword(s):  
Adult Literacy

Learners' Engagement in Adult Literacy Education: NCSALL Report #28

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hal Beder ◽  
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Jessica Tomkins ◽  
Patsy Medina ◽  
Regina Riccioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Adult Literacy Education
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