Adult Literacy: The Key to Lifelong Learning.

Institution	New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of Continuing Education.
Titel	Adult Literacy: The Key to Lifelong Learning.
Quelle	(1992), (47 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Accessibility (for Disabled); Adult Educators; Adult Literacy; Adult Programs; Comparable Worth; Curriculum Development; Educational Finance; Educational Policy; Lifelong Learning; Needs Assessment; Networks; Performance Factors; Policy Formation; Private Sector; Program Development; Program Evaluation; Program Improvement; Public Sector; Social Support Groups; Staff Development; State Programs; Teacher Education Programs; Teacher Improvement; New York + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Accessibility; Zugänglichkeit; Adult education teacher; Adult education; Adult training; Teacher; Teachers; Adult educator; Erwachsenenbildner; Erwachsenenbildung; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lohngerechtigkeit; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Bildungsfonds; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Bedarfsermittlung; Leistungsindikator; Politische Betätigung; Privater Sektor; Programmplanung; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Öffentlicher Sektor; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Personnel development; Personalentwicklung; Regierungsprogramm
Abstract	This policy paper is part of the plan for achieving universal literacy in New York State. It acknowledges accomplishments in creating a statewide network of public and private providers, in public financing, and in the public recognition of literacy's importance; it then examines what must be done to further meet literacy needs. The proposed solutions must address the following challenges: determining adult literacy needs; assigning priority to adult literacy programs and services; eliminating physical and programmatic barriers; and improving adult literacy instruction, curriculum, and assessment. The following recommendations are made: (1) adult literacy and lifelong learning programs should be part of the state's comprehensive educational system; (2) adult literacy needs should be determined; (3) learning opportunities for adult literacy students should be improved; (4) programs should be relevant and appropriate to adult learners; (5) resources and support should be provided to staff; (6) adult literacy teachers should earn pay equal to elementary-secondary teachers; (7) appropriate performance standards should be established; (8) effective assessment instruments and technical assistance should be supported; and (9) programs should provide learner-centered instruction and support systems and promote student leadership and program involvement. Also included are a 19-item bibliography and 4 appendices with information on: the planning committee; federal, state, and special literacy programs; literacy convention resolutions; and proposed legislative initiatives. (NLA)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC