Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection
Explore a collection of 748 high-quality multimedia instructional resources, informed by research, for use by adult educators. These resources have been reviewed by subject matter experts and recommended and approved by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), Division of Adult Education and Literacy. Search the collection by category, keyword, date and more.
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Facilitating Student Learning through Contextualization
2011
This paper is a literature review that explores the nature and effectiveness of contextualization as a way to improve outcomes for academically underprepared college students.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Professional Developers
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Facing the Challenge of Numeracy in Adult Education
2011
This report explains what "numeracy" is and why we need it, and makes the case for shifting from the current emphasis on traditional math instruction in adult education to instruction in a more comprehensive set of math skills.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
State Leaders
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Federal Student Aid Resources
2011
The Office of Federal Student Aid at the U.S. Department of Education provides publications, fact sheets, online tools, and other resources to help students prepare for college or career school. Resources are grouped by the following topics: information on college preparation and the Federal Student Aid Programs; FAFSA; loan information and consumer protection.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Learners
Adult Educators
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GED Bridge to College Careers Program
2011
This resource contains both evidence-based research and practice-based materials that can help guide the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career pathways programs.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
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