In response to Marie's question, the report shows that there is a continuing
need for adult literacy, especially at the lowest levels. With the current
focus on transitions in adult education, there is a concern that students at
these lowest levels will be neglected. 
 
The report also highlights the importance of reading fluency. Adult literacy
teachers often neglect fluency, saying their students would "rather die than
read out loud". How can we help students improve their reading fluency in a
non-threatening way?
 
Dianna

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From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov] On
Behalf Of Marie Cora
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:28 AM
To: Assessment at nifl.gov
Subject: [Assessment 1897] Basic Reading Skills Discussion Begins Today!


Hello everyone, I hope this email finds you well.
 
Today begins our discussion on

Basic Reading Skills and the Literacy of the America's Least Literate
Adults: Results from the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL)
Supplemental Studies


I am pleased to welcome Dr. Sheida White and Dr. John Sabatini as guests for
this 4-day discussion.  Please visit the URL below for the full announcement
and information on accessing the report.

http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/assessment/09readingskills.html
 
I hope you have had the opportunity to read through the Executive Summary of
the report.  Please send your questions and comments about the report to the
discussion list now.  
 
I will start us off with a question for subscribers:  What does the report
tell you about the need for adult literacy services today, and how might
this affect your program practice?
 
Thanks!
 
Marie
 
 
Marie Cora
Assessment Discussion List Moderator
 
 
 
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