Preface
Daphne Greenberg
Introduction
Daphne Greenberg
Section I: The Need
Chapter 1: Building Blocks of Literacy Development: A Comparison of Adult and Child Learners in Their Quest to Learn to Read and Write
Katherine S. Binder
Chapter 2: History and Evolution of Adult Literacy Education in the United States
Alisa Belzer
Section II: Skill Development
Chapter 3: Reading Skills, Assessments, and Interventions
Elizabeth L. Tighe and Gal Kaldes
Chapter 4: Creating Opportunities for Technology to be a Bridge and not a Barrier
Jen Vanek
Section III: Sensitivity to Differences
Chapter 5: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Adult Literacy Education
Carmine Stewart
Chapter 6: Adult Literacy Within Native American Communities
Tabitha Stickel
Chapter 7: Addressing the Literacy Needs of Adult English Learners
Betsy Parrish
Section IV: Contexts
Chapter 8: Health Literacy: Using Literacy Skills for Better Health Outcomes
Iris Feinberg
Chapter 9: Literacy through Families
Nicole Taylor
Section V: Postsecondary Education and Work
Chapter 10: Preparing Adults for Further Education, Training, and Careers
Judith A. Alamprese
Chapter 11: Literacy Skills in College: Developmental Education
Dolores Perin and Jodi Patrick Holschuh
Section VI: International Efforts
Chapter 12: International Efforts in Adult Literacy and Education
Aydin Yücesan Durgunoğlu, Sandra Langer, and Meltem Cantürk
Conclusion
Daphne Greenberg
Biography
Daphne Greenberg is a Regents’ Professor and the Director of the Adult Literacy Research Center in the Department of Learning Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.
"This volume is a valuable resource for those wanting to learn about the field of adult literacy. Chapters written by leading researchers in the field review an impressive set of key topics. Learning from these chapters is facilitated by their lists of key terms, suggested learning activities and further readings."
Stephen Reder, Professor Emeritus of Applied Linguistics, Portland State University"Dr. Greenberg’s edited textbook offers a comprehensive look at adult literacy through multiple lenses—historical, cultural, technological, and global. With contributions from leading scholars, undergraduates will be equipped with the vital knowledge and critical skills to understand diverse adult learners across settings. This text provides evidence-based practical strategies, real-world examples, and a deep understanding of adult learners' diverse experiences and learning orientations."
Leah Katherine Saal, Ph.D. Professor of Literacy, Director of Literacy Graduate Programs, Faculty Associate, CELSJE, School of Education, Loyola University, Maryland“This valuable collection provides critical insights into the complexity and urgency of adult literacy education. With contributions from many leading researchers in the field, it offers readers a compelling range of perspectives and topics.”
Amy Pickard, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Adult Education Program, Indiana University“This volume fills the critical need for a textbook that provides the theoretical foundation and practical knowledge of adult literacy. Chapters on the development of reading skills are connected to methods of assessment and instruction, including digital technologies. It addresses the literacy needs of diverse groups including English learners and adults preparing for college. Undergraduates, current and future adult literacy teachers, as well as those interested in learning about the field will find it a great resource.”
Charles A. MacArthur, Professor Emeritus, University of Delaware"How can researchers, educators, and digital technologies help solve the problem of low literacy among a large percentage of adults throughout the world? This is the first book to read if you want to know the current promising solutions based on science, practice, and available data."
Art Graesser, Emeritus Professor, Distinguished University Professor of Interdisciplinary Research, Department of Psychology and Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Memphis“Finally, the attention adult literacy deserves. This book has so much useful information for adult educators, administrators, and researchers. A wonderful comprehensive compendium!”
Stephen G. Sireci, Distinguished University Professor, Executive Director of the Center for Educational Assessment, University of Massachusetts Amherst
