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Teaching in Adult Literacy Education: Learner-Centered Intentions, Teacher-Directed Instruction

Author

• • Hal Beder
  • Rutgers University

Abstract

This paper describes and attempts to explain an apparent contradiction noted in a study of classroom dynamics in adult literacy education: while in interviews adult literacy teachers expressed the intention of being learner centered, when classes were observed it was found that instruction was highly teacher-directed.

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How to Cite: Beder, H. (2001) “Teaching in Adult Literacy Education: Learner-Centered Intentions, Teacher-Directed Instruction”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2001).