"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." —Victor Hugo
The resources on these pages rely on research-based principles of reading instruction and suggest practical ways to apply research findings to adult learning settings. These valuable websites for educators include:
Adult Literacy Instruction: A Review of the Research
This comprehensive 2010 report analyzes the research base for adult education reading instruction. It is designed as a resource for both practitioners and reading researchers.
Reading and Adult English Language Learners
This brief provides an overview of reading issues within the ESOL population, including a summary of literacy levels and what they mean.
