Teaching second language literacy to pre-literate adults
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The discussion thread below, streamlined here, was taken from messages posted to the NIFL-ESL electronic discussion forum [ nifl-esl@nifl.gov ] in June, 2005.
To: nifl-esl@nifl.gov
From: cashaughn@yahoo.com
Date: Sunday, June 19, 2005 2:51 PM
Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10950] Research Help - 2nd Lang Literacy to pre-literateAdults
I am working on a TESOL Master's thesis and having trouble finding relevant recent studies.
My topic has emerged from my work with a group of Somali Bantu refugees. I have been teaching them literacy for a few months now. I am looking to create a curriculum based on best practices and my own experiences.
Is anyone aware of studies done after 1996 (2000s are even better!) that consider the teaching of second language literacy to pre-literate adults?
Colleen Shaughnessy
cashaughn@yahoo.com
To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov
From: lainemarsh@optonline.net
Date: June 19, 2005 7:50:18 PM EDT
My research on the Hmong adult learner should be of help. In my article, published in Cultural Circles, Volume 3, 1998, A Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm (MALP) for Hmong Students, http://wiki.literacytent.org/images/malp_paper_marshall.pdf or malp paper Marshall for the plain text version.I discuss how to approach literacy issues with oral cultures. There is an extensive bibliography as well...
I am also working as a consultant on the final revisions of a new English Literacy/Civics Education curriculum specifically designed for this population (with little or no formal education and/or literacy background). I can send you more info if you are interested.
Helaine Marshall
Director, TESOL Programs
Westchester Graduate Campus
Long Island University
From: study@uscitizenship.org
Date: June 20, 2005 9:09:35 PM EDT
To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov
I did my Masters in TESOL on strategies for teaching pre-literate adults and as part of that I developed the LaRue Reading Skills test which is on my web site. http://www.mcedservices.com [specificially, http://www.mcedservices.com/ESL/Littest.html ]
The test in three versions along with instructions for administering are available to download as are other materials designed for use with these students.
Charles LaRue
Minnesota ABE teacher of the Year 2001-2002
Metro North Adult Basic Education
1201 89th Ave. #335
Blaine, MN 55433
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