Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy
ProLiteracy
Adult Literacy Education (ALE) is an online, peer-reviewed, themed research journal published by ProLiteracy twice a year. The editors are Alisa Belzer, Rutgers University, Amy D. Rose, Northern Illinois University, and Heather Brown, University of North Carolina – Charlotte.
Contact: ProLiteracy, https://www.proliteracy.org/ALE-Journal
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1 : SPRING 2021
Research Articles
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A Portrait of the Adult Learner: Pluralistic Interpretations of Literacy Learning Outcomes Over the Years
Maurice Taylor and David Trumpower, University of Ottawa
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Examining the Impact of Workplace Literacy Programs on the Structure of Social Networks: A Study of Low-Income Somali Refugee Workers
Angela U. Nwude and Anna Zajicek, University of Arkansas
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Improving the Comprehension and Vocabulary Skills of English Language Learners With Content Integrated Language Instruction for Adults
Aydin Yücesan Durgunoglu, University of Minnesota Duluth; Anurag Sagar, IHM Center for Literacy; Katherine E. Fagan, Center for Literacy (retired); Amy Brueck, Sanata Dharma University
Report From The Field
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Adult Educators Adopting Technology in Their Classrooms Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Inquiry
Jennifer Kobrin, University of Pennsylvania; Peta-Gaye Nicole Bullock, PowerCorpsPHL; Jillian Gierke, Garces Foundation; Charlie Heil, HIAS PA
Forum: Serving Learners with Barriers
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There Are No Hard-to-Serve, Only Ill-Served Ones
Erik Jacobson, Montclair State University
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Response to There Are No Hard-to-Serve, Only Ill-Served Ones by Erik Jacobson, Montclair State University
Joni Schwartz, City University of New York, LaGuardia Community College
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A Pragmatic Look at Hard-to-Serve and Ill-Served
Jeff Zacharakis, Kansas State University
Resource Review
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Preparing Adult English Language Learners to Write for College and the Workplace
Reviewed by Charles A. MacArthur, University of Delaware
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Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide
Reviewed by Margaret Becker Patterson, Research Allies for Lifelong Learning
Research Digest
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Where Do We Go Now? Adult and Workforce Education Policy Post-2020
Elizabeth A. Roumell, Texas A&M University
Technology Solutions for Adult Basic Skills Challenges
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Using Technology to Help Students Set, Monitor, and Achieve Goals
Anthony Burik, Outreach and Technical Assistance Network
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 : FALL 2020
Research Articles
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The Lessons of the Churn: Adult Basic Education and Disciplining the Adult Learner
Erik Jacobson, Montclair State University
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A Framework for Capacity Building in Adult and Workforce Education Programming
Elizabeth A. Roumell, Texas A&M University; Corina Todoran, Loyola University New Orleans; Florin D. Salajan, North Dakota State University
Report From The Field
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Hawa Learns to Write: Strategies for Handwriting Instruction
Dana Downs-Kuritz, Don Bosco School for Adults
Forum: Building a Better Adult Basic Skills Development System
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Ten Actions to Build an Adult Basic Skills Development System That Is More Inclusive, Relevant, Efficient, and Sustained
Paul J. Jurmo, Independent Consultant, Basic Skills for Development
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Response to Paul J. Jurmo
Esther Prins, Pennsylvania State University
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Response to Paul J. Jurmo
Art Ellison, Former N.H. State Director of Adult Education, Member of the N.H. House Education Committee
Resource Review
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Narratives of Adult English Learners and Teachers: Practical Applications
Reviewed by Susan Finn Miller, Lancaster Lebanon IU13 Community Education
Technology Solutions for Adult Basic Skills Challenges
- Engaging Technology
David J. Rosen, Newsome Associates
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1 : SPRING 2020
Research Articles
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Credibility, Relevance, and Policy Impact in the Evaluation of Adult Basic Skills
Programs: The Case of the New Opportunities Initiative in Portugal
J. D. Carpentieri, David Mallows, and José Pedro Amorim
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PIAAC Numeracy Skills and Home Use Among Adult English Learners
Margaret Becker Patterson
Viewpoint Article
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All Together Now: Supporting Immigrants and Refugees Through Collaboration
Jen Vanek, Heide Spruck Wrigley, Erik Jacobson, and Janet Isserlis
Forum: Broadening the Lens on Adult Literacy Education Outcomes
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A Lifelong and Life-Wide Framework for Adult Literacy Education
Stephen Reder
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Examining the Role of Federal Adult Education Funding in Adult Literacy Education
Judy Mortrude
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Toward a Vision of Movement Building in Adult Literacy Education
Ira Yankwitt
Resource Review
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Turning Points: Recent Trends in Adult Basic Literacy, Numeracy, and Language Education
Reviewed by Elisabeth Gee
Research Digest
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Are Transitions a Sufficient Goal for ABE Students or Programs?
Bob Hughes and Christine Knighton
Technology Solutions for Adult Basic Skills Challenges
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Assessing and Teaching Adult Learners’ Basic and Advanced 21st Century Digital
Literacy Skills
David J. Rosen, Newsome Associates
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 : FALL 2019
- Health Insurance Literacy and Low Wage Earners: Why Reading Matters
Iris Feinberg, Georgia State University; Daphne Greenberg, Georgia State University; Elizabeth L. Tighe, Georgia State University; and Michelle Mavreles Ogrodnick, Georgia State University
- Journeys of Transcultural Literacies: Working Toward Transformative Learning in Adult Literacy Education
Karen Magro, The University of Winnipeg
- The PIAAC Numeracy Framework: A Guide to Instruction
Donna Curry, Center for Adult Numeracy, TERC
- Why White Instructors Should Explore Their White Racial Identity
Stephen D. Brookfield, University of St. Thomas
- “Race”ing White Instructors: Beyond the Black-White Binary
Edith Gnanadass, University of Memphis
- Response to Stephen D. Brookfield's Why White Instructors Should Explore Their White Racial Identity
Shantih E. Clemans, SUNY Empire State College
- Response to Edith Gnanadass and Shantih E. Clemans
Stephen D. Brookfield, University of St. Thomas
- Review of Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education
Cristine Smith, University of Massachusetts
- Review of The Open Door Collective: The Workforce Basic Skills Resources Collection
Johan E. Uvin, Institute for Educational Leadership
- Cultivating Creativity in Adult Literacy Education Settings
Dominique T. Chlup, Inspiring the Creative Within®, LLC
- Blended Learning Program Development
David J. Rosen, Newsome Associates
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 : SPRING 2019
- Adult Literacy Teachers’ Perspectives on Reading Difficulties and the Origins of These Perspective
Elaine Chapman,The University of Western Australia Janet McHardy
- Linking Root Words and Derived Forms for Adult Struggling Readers: A Pilot Study
Susan H. Gray, Bridgewater State University
- The PIAAC Literacy Framework and Adult Reading Instruction: An Introduction for Adult Educators
Amy R. Trawick, CALLA
- Immigrants Learning English in a Time of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
Clarena Larrotta, Texas State University
- How Policy Changes Affect Local Immigrant Learners
Susan Finn Miller
- Showing Up for Immigrant Learners (and Each Other)
Andy Nash, World Education, Inc.
- Review of The Mayor of Moultrie Avenue
Christine Miller, Georgia State University
- Fostering Transformative Learning in Educational Settings
Lisa M. Baumgartner, Texas A&M University
- The CrowdED Learning Solution
David J. Rosen, Newsome Associates