Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Supporting Learning and Motivation

Sonst. Personen	Lesgold, Alan M. (Hrsg.); Welch-Ross, Melissa (Hrsg.)
Titel	Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Supporting Learning and Motivation
Quelle	(2012), (32 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	0-3092-6223-2; 978-0-3092-6223-1
Schlagwörter	Learning Motivation; Adult Literacy; Literacy Education; Expertise; Motivation Techniques; Labor Market; Technological Literacy; Instructional Improvement; Instructional Effectiveness; Teaching Methods; Information Technology; Educational Technology; Instructional Design + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Expert appraisal; Motivationsförderung; Labour market; Arbeitsmarkt; Technisches Wissen; Unterrichtsqualität; Unterrichtserfolg; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Informationstechnologie; Unterrichtsmedien; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf
Abstract	Virtually everyone needs a high level of literacy in both print and digital media to negotiate most aspects of 21st century life-succeeding in a competitive job market, supporting a family, navigating health information, and participating in civic activities. Yet, according to a recent survey estimate, more than 90 million adults in the United States lack the literacy skills needed for fully productive and secure lives. At the request of the U.S. Department of Education, the National Research Council convened a committee of experts from many disciplines to synthesize research on literacy and learning in order to improve instruction for those served in adult education in the U.S. The committee's report, Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research, recommends a program of research and innovation to gain a better understanding of adult literacy learners, improve instruction, and create the supports adults need for learning and achievement. "Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Supporting Learning and Motivation," which is based on the report, describes principles of effective instruction to guide those who design and administer adult literacy programs and courses. It also explores ways to motivate learners to persist in their studies, which is crucial given the thousands of hours of study and practice required to become proficient. The booklet concludes with a look at technologies that show promise for supporting individual learners and freeing busy adults from having to be in a particular place in order to practice their literacy skills. Although this booklet is not intended as a "how to" manual for instructors, teachers may also find the information presented here to be helpful as they plan and deliver instruction. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10