Adult Literacy and Adult Basic Education in Northern Ireland--10 Years On.

Autor/inn/en	Farren, Sean; Todd, Mary
Titel	Adult Literacy and Adult Basic Education in Northern Ireland--10 Years On.
Quelle	(1986), (12 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Administrators; Adult Basic Education; Adult Literacy; Adult Programs; Enrollment Trends; Foreign Countries; Instructional Materials; Literacy Education; Program Administration; Program Attitudes; Program Design; Program Evaluation; Reading Research; Teaching Methods; Tutorial Programs; United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adult; Adults; Education; Adult education; Erwachsenenbildung; Ausland; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Programme design; Programmaufbau; Programmplanung; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Leseforschung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Tutorial programmes; Förderprogramm; Lernprogramm; Tutorensystem
Abstract	A study investigated the ways in which the provision for adult literacy in Northern Ireland has developed since 1975. Questionnaires were circulated to program organizers, tutors, and other personnel to determine (1) enrollment patterns, (2) program organization and the evolution toward "adult basic education," (3) personnel resources and training, (4) teaching methods and materials, and (5) the program organizer's role. Results indicated that the program enrollments increased dramatically over the 10-year period and that program organization made a marked movement away from home-based toward group-based instruction. Findings also showed that while the use of trained volunteer tutors was a financial necessity, their poor attendance record caused considerable disruption. Though many organizers were found to be full-time staff, data suggested that most wanted to be rid of their adult literacy responsibilities after a relatively short period of time--possibly because there was little recognition or opportunity in the duties. Findings also revealed organizers' need for a clearer definition of "adult literacy." The study suggests that programs should use a more purposeful, developmental approach in the future. (Tables of data are included.) (JD)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC