LITERACY RESOURCES

Each edition of Literacy Links features some of the materials recently added to the Clearinghouse. All of these materials are available for loan. Borrowers must be affiliated with a program providing adult education services. Annotated bibliographies of the literacy resources are available. Availability depends on Clearinghouse supplies. Call the Clearinghouse to request materials, information, or bibliographies at:
(800) 441-7323 or (979) 845-6615.

Motivations for Learning: Voices of Women Welfare Reform Participants.
Wikelund, K. R. (1993). A study done with women on welfare who are required to "go back to school." The study points out how their previous experiences play a vital role in their education and identifies ways to motivate this special population. (2 copies)

Myths and Misconceptions in Adult Literacy: A Research and Development Perspective.
Wagner, Daniel A. (1993). This study addresses seven common myths about literacy issues. (3 copies)

Literacy Transfer: A Review of the Literature.
Mikulecky, Larry et al. (1994). This study states that literacy skills transfer only in situations that are similar to the learning situation. Because of this, instructors need to develop new strategies for literacy transfer to occur. The paper is divided into several sections titled: What is the Nature of Transfer?; To What Extent Does Literacy Transfer Exist?; and How Can Literacy Transfer Best be Facilitated? (3 copies)

Conflict Resolution Skills Manual and Learners' Handbook.
Wilson, Monty (1993). This series contains a teacher's guide and a learners' handbook. The three topics addressed are arguing, conflict resolution, and group conflict resolution. Each topic has group activities and handouts. (3 copies)

Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom.
Herr, Judy and Libby, Yvonne (1995). This book is packed with ideas for the early childhood component of family literacy programs. It is divided into 63 themed units such as bubbles, holidays, friends, and gardens. Each theme contains ideas for a bulletin board, music, science, dramatic play, arts and crafts, field trips, cooking, and books. (3 copies)

Children, Parents, and Families: An Annotated Bibliography on Literacy Development In and Out of Program Settings.
Gadsden, Vivian L. et al. (1994). A family literacy bibliography covering seven topics- Parent-Child Relationships and Reading-, Parent-Child Reading/Emergent Literacy; Parent and Family Beliefs and Socialization; Family and Intergenerational Literacy- Parent Involvement and Family School Connections; Family and Parent Education; and Contextual/Cultural Issues. (3 copies)

Families and Literacy: Making Sense of the Issues.
National Center on Adult Literacy (1995). A videoconference sponsored by the National Center on Adult Literacy. The following topics are discussed: Families and Literacy; Family Literacy Programs: Case Studies-, Discussion of Issues: Family Literacy Programs-, and Electronic Networking. (5 copies)

Workforce Basics.
Neubert, Amy L. (1994). A comprehensive curriculum covering the following topics: Critical Reading; Oral Communication-, Study Skills-, Work-Related Math-, Effective Writing; Introducing Word Processing; and Problem Solving. Each unit includes a student and teacher booklet. (3 copies)

Workplace Literacy Interview Guide: Judging the Quality and Effectiveness of Literacy Providers.
Bergman, Terri et al. (1995). The Interview Guide is designed to help employers determine which literacy provider will provide the most beneficial workplace literacy program. (3 copies)

Workplace Literacy Product Checklist: Judging the Quality and Effectiveness of Literacy Providers.
Bergman, Terri et al. (1995). A guide designed to help a program or business evaluate workplace literacy materials. (3 copies)

To order any of the above materials or information, call the Clearinghouse at (979) 845-6615 or (800) 441-7323.