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Progress for adult literacy learners: research report

This report examines three strategies (phonics, oral reading fluency and sentence combining) used by teachers in th... Show more
This report examines three strategies (phonics, oral reading fluency and sentence combining) used by teachers in the project being reported on. These three teaching strategies had been identified as being 'promising' in terms of their potential to assist in the progress of adult literacy learners, and therefore, worth investigating via evidence-based research. This study also found that a high quality of teaching correlated with students' progress and would indicate a case for continuing professional development for adult literacy teachers. The report concludes with recommendations for adult literacy theory, policy, practice and further research. Show less

Authors: Burton, Maxine; Davey, Judy; Lewis, Margaret; Ritchie, Louise ... [+] Show more

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Literacy; Adult and community education; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
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Effective teaching and learning: reading

This report investigates teaching and learning practices applied to reading in the United Kingdom. The research pro... Show more
This report investigates teaching and learning practices applied to reading in the United Kingdom. The research project began in July 2003 and was completed in March 2006, collating information on 500 learners in each study. Researchers interviewed learners and teachers, observed teaching methods, and correlated these strategies with any changes in learning. Learners' achievements and perspectives were evaluated twice during their participation in the project. Main findings are: learning is more effective in partnership or groups; women are slightly more successful than men; workers are better learners than unemployed people; and people with a further education/National Vocational Qualifications (FE/NVQ) qualification make better progress than those with no qualifications. Age, ethnicity, English as first or additional language, age of leaving full-time education, time since last course and having dyslexia or pre-test scores in reading are not factors that impact upon progress. Recommendations are made about reading, teacher training and continuing education, diversity in learning communities and ideas for further research, for example, phonics teaching in adult literacy and its effectiveness in the classroom. Show less

Authors: Brooks, Greg; Burton, Maxine; Cole, Pam; Szczerbinski, Marcin

Corporate authors: National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy (Great Britain) (NRDC)

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Literacy; Students; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
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The series looks critically at how emerging and published research can inform the development of teaching and learn... Show more
The series looks critically at how emerging and published research can inform the development of teaching and learning strategies for adults. It is designed to support practitioners working in a variety of settings. Each guide in the series aims to update teachers on research and to encourage them to reflect on their practice. They are intended to inspire teachers to try ideas and approaches which research suggests are effective. Principles of good practice are illustrated by clear and relevant case studies from current research.
This guide arose from a major research project on the teaching of reading in adult literacy classrooms. In close consultation with a group of experienced practitioners, teacher-trainers and managers, plus an action research group of teachers (trialling oral reading fluency), the author has included helpful guidelines for teaching reading to adults. The book draws on practitioners' experience and insights and is informed by what happens in adult literacy classrooms and by teachers' concerns. Burton looked at the effects on achievement of dyslexia and of having a first language other than English and the actual words of teachers and learners are used throughout. This guide will be useful as a source of ideas and suggestions for classroom practice, and will help to stimulate reflection by teachers on their own practice.
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Authors: Burton, Maxine

Corporate authors: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (England and Wales) (NIACE)

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Guide

Series name: Developing adult teaching and learning: practitioner guides

Subjects: Literacy; Students; Adult and community education ... [+] Show more

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Progress for adult literacy learners: research report

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