How-Tos: For Administrators

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Creating Authentic Materials and Activities for the Adult Literacy Classroom
E. Jacobson, S. Degener, and V. Purcell-Gates, National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2003
Based on the results of a nationwide study of the literacy practices of adult learners, this large and comprehensive guide offers practitioners and administrators information, discussion questions, and exercises on contextualized instruction.
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Planning Programs for Adult Learners: A Practical Guide for Educators, Trainers, and Staff Developers, 2nd Edition
R. Caffarella, Jossey-Bass, 2001
A guide and resource book for adult education program designers on how to develop educational and training programs for adults in a wide range of settings. This second edition offers guidance on how to use technology in the development and practice of adult education and training programs. Available for purchase from
http://www.josseybass.com/cda/product/0,,0787952257,00.html

Work-Related Learning Guide for Family Literacy and Adult Education Organizations
Jobs for the Future (JFF) in collaboration with the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), 1999
Helps family literacy and adult education providers integrate work-related learning into educational programs. Includes concrete examples of many types of work-related learning (such as job shadowing, internships, and community service) and lists advantages and challenges of each. Describes how to develop a work-related learning plan, assess skill needs, design programs and develop curriculum, and establish employer-partner networks.
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