Literacy and Women’s Health
The paper discusses the critical issues of literacy and women’'s health worldwide, emphasizing the importance of education in improving health outcomes and empowering women to address health problems in their communities.
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Adult Literacy Facts
This fact sheet highlights the issue of adult skills in the United States, where 59 million adults read at or below the lowest levels.
Annual Statistical Report
The Annual Statistical Report compiles the results of the most recent annual survey into a concise and easy to interpret visual representation of key findings.
ALE Journal – Volume 7 Issue 2
This special issue of the journal includes Research, a Report from the Field, Forum, and Research Digest all about health literacy and adult education.
Using the Newspaper in Instruction
Using the Newspaper in Instruction is a series of videos that will show you how to use the newspaper to teach phonics and decoding skills, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, discussion and oral language skills, writing, spelling and grammar, and critical thinking…
Literacy and Violence Against Women
The paper discusses ProLiteracy’s initiatives to empower women through literacy programs, addressing gender-based violence, promoting leadership, and creating positive change in communities worldwide.
First Things First: Re-Map “the U.S. Adult Literacy Problem”
The research paper argues for a stronger vision and plan in adult education to address the diverse problems faced by adult learners, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and collaborative support systems.
Digital Literacy and Technology Integration in Adult Basic Skills Education: A Review of the Research
This research brief discusses the importance of digital literacy today and explores the integration of digital technologies in adult basic education (ABE) programs.
Culturally Responsive Adult Education—Embracing the Power of Experience, Collaboration, and Collective Action
The research brief suggests using specific instructional strategies aligned with components of culturally responsive adult education, such as using primary source materials, embracing participatory instructional actions, engaging learners in local social movement activities, and encouraging reflective journaling.
COVID-19 Rapid Response Report from the Field
The report discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adult basic, secondary, and transitions education (ABSTE) in the United States. It is based on interviews and surveys conducted with practitioners, administrators, instructional leaders, and teachers involved in ABSTE programs.
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