Hi all,
  Here is some information about a recently published book that John Bynner
and I co-edited.  The chapters report on a variety of longitudinal studies
of adult literacy and adult education.  A number of the studies focus on
ESOL issues.  Set in several countries and using a range of methodologies,
these studies may be of interest to participants in this list.  I hope this
info is helpful.
-Steve Reder

Tracking Adult Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Findings from Longitudinal Research

Edited by *Stephen Reder* and *John Bynner*

·                                           ISBN: *978-0-415-95858-5*

·                                           Binding: *Hardback*

·                                           Published by: *Routledge*

·                                           Publication Date: *4th November
2008*

·                                           Pages: *412 *

About the Book

Understanding the origins of poor literacy and numeracy skills in adulthood
and how to improve them is of major importance when society places a high
premium on proficiency in these basic skills. This edited collection brings
together the results of recent longitudinal studies that greatly extend our
knowledge of what works in raising skill levels, as well as the social and
economic returns to improvement.

Many fundamental research questions in adult education involve change over
time: how adults learn, how program participation influences their
acquisition of skills and knowledge, and how their educational development
interacts with their social and economic performance. Although a growing
number of longitudinal studies in adult basic education have recently been
completed, this book is the first systematic compilation of findings and
methods.

Triangulating findings from different methodological perspectives and
research designs, and across countries, this text produces convergence on
key conclusions about the role of basic skills in the modern life course and
the most effective ways of enhancing them.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Need for Longitudinal Studies in Adult Literacy and
Numeracy Education *Stephen Reder and John Bynner* *Part I: Literacy and
Numeracy Development* 1. Insights into Basic Skills from a UK Longitudinal
Study *John Bynner and Samantha Parsons* 2. The Development of Literacy and
Numeracy in Adult Life *Stephen Reder* 3. Longitudinal Research Related to
Adult Literacy and Education *T. Scott Murray* *Part II: Student, Teacher
and Classroom Studies* 4. Developing Learners' Reading Skills in Adult Basic
Education Programs *Judith Alamprese* 5. "What Works" for Adult Students of
English as a Second Language *Larry Condelli*, *Heide Spruck Wrigley and
Kwang S. Yoon* 6. Student Persistence in Adult Literacy and Numeracy
Programs *John Comings* 7. Teacher Attitudes Towards the "Skills for Life"
National Strategy for Improving Adult Literacy and Numeracy Skills *Olga
Cara and Jennifer H. Litster* 8. The Impact of the "Skills for Life"
Learning Infrastructure on Learners: A Summary of Methods and Findings *John
Vorhaus, Ursula Howard, Greg Brooks, Ann Marie Bathmaker and Yvon
Appleby* *Part
III: The Impact of Policy and Programs *9. Outcomes for Basic Skills
Learners: A Four-year Longitudinal Study *Hillary Metcalf & Pamela
Meadows*10. Enhancing "Skills for Life": Workplace
Learning and Adult Basic Skills *Karen Evans, **Edmond** Waite and Lul
Admasachew *11. Improving the Literacy and Numeracy of Young Offenders *Jane
Hurry, Laura Brazier and Anita Wilson* *Part IV: Social and Economic
Outcomes in Context* 12. Using a Longitudinal Approach with State
Administrative Records to Evaluate Adult Education Programs in the United
States *Stephen Rose* 13. The Tennessee Longitudinal Study of Adult Literacy
Program Participants* Mary Beth Bingman* 14. Outcomes of Literacy
Improvement: A Longitudinal View *Barbara McDonald and Patricia Scollay* 15.
'The more you learn the better you feel': Research into Literacies,
Learningand Identity in
Scotland *Kathy Maclachlan, Lyn Tett, and Stuart Hall* 16. Adults' Lives and
Learning in Different Contexts: A View Over Time *Yvon Appleby and David
Barton*
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