The Annual Review of Adult Learning and Literacy,Volume I (A Project of the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning & Literacy & World Educat
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THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF ADULT LEARNING AND LITERACY comprises the Harvard Graduate School of Education, World Education, the University of Tennessee, Rutgers University, and Portland State University. NCSALL is funded by the U.S. Department of Education through its Office of Educational Research and Improvement.

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The Year 1998 in Review (F. Tracy-Mumford).

Lessons from Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children for Adult Learning and Literacy (C. Snow & J. Strucker).

Youth in Adult Literacy Education Programs (E. Hayes).

Adult Literacy and Postsecondary Education Students: Overlapping Populations and Learning Trajectories (S. Reder).

Health and Literacy: A Review of Medical and Public Health Literature (R. Rudd, et al.).

Perspectives on Assessment in Adult ESOL Instruction (C. Van Duzer & R. Berdan).

A Primer on Adult Learning and Literacy in the United Kingdom (M. Hamilton & J. Merrifield).

Using Electronic Technology in Adult Literacy Education (D. Rosen).

Resources on the Use of Electronic Technology in Adult Literacy Education (J. Carter & L. Wollrab).

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"This seminal review showcases effective educational practices while addressing the issues and challenges inherent in adult learning and literacy. The articles are grounded in sound theory and placed in a human context, thus making the information relevant to policy makers, researcher and practitioners." —Dale P. Lipschultz, literacy officer, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, American Library Association

"I can think of no better introduction to the field of adult learning and literacy than this first annual review of the field. It will be helpful to seasoned practitioners and neophytes alike. It provides a comprehensive yet clear compAndium of critical issues facing the field." —Peter A. Waite, executive director, Laubach Literacy Action

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