Edition statement from publisher's Web site, viewed March 7, 2013. "Item #2343"--Page 4 of cover.
Contents:
Adult literacy -- Adults as learners -- The starting point -- Choosing materials -- Using language experience -- Developing fluent reading -- Recognizing words: alphabetics, phonics, and word parts -- Building vocabulary -- Developing reading comprehension -- Writing for meaning -- Improved spelling -- Pulling it all together: lesson planning -- Evaluating progress.
Summary:
"This go-to guide for adult literacy tutors and teachers offers essential background on characteristics of adult learners and advice on how to meet the diverse needs of the learners"--Page 4 of cover.
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