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This paper from the Community College Research Center uses data from interviews with nearly 100 community college students to understand how confidence impacts student persistence and, in turn, how experiences in college impact student confidence. The paper concludes with recommendations for…
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In the Summer 2017 issue of the Journal of Research and Practice for Adult Literacy, Secondary, and Basic Education, published jointly by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education and Rutgers University, David Rosen reviews online tools for building and sharing lesson plans in his Webscan…
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Our own Amy Trawick wrote this useful guide to the Literacy Framework of PIAAC (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies), based on data released in October 2003. The project was funded by the American Institutes for Research, through a contract with the National Center for…
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The Teaching Gap, by James W. Stigler and James Hiebert, has served as a valuable resource for participants in the Adult Numeracy Study Circle, developed by TERC and piloted with ACLS staff. This book describes the research on how teachers in U. S. schools compare with those in other countries,…
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ALM aims to promote the advancement of education by supporting the establishment and development of an international research forum for adult mathematics and numeracy. ALM has two key goals:
To encourage research into adults learning mathematics at all levels and to then disseminate the results of…
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This book is targeted to adult education math teachers, trainers, and curriculum developers. Each chapter introduces views on the nature of numeracy, discusses instructional principles and recommended teaching practices, and examines assessment strategies.
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This guide from the Manufacturing Institute provides adult education teachers and advisors lesson plans, fact sheets, and student activities (though geared toward K-12) that you can adapt and use to introduce adult learners to the world of manufacturing. Manufacturing is a growing industry sector…
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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a form of empathic dialogue used to strengthen a person’s motivation and commitment to change by exploring reasons for and resolving ambivalence about change. MI is an internationally recognized evidence-based practice(EBP) intervention for alcohol and drug abuse,…
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Through its network of financial educators, community-based organizations, and advocates, MassSaves provides financial education resources to help people achieve financial stability and build financial assets. Personalized Financial Confidence and Coaching is available to help Massachusetts…
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This 2016 report from the Aspen Institute features models of effective approaches to partnerships between education and workforce organizations, such as career centers, community colleges, and community-based organizations, and immigrant-serving organizations to help expand immigrants’ access to…
