Mapping Cognitive Engagement in Adult Literacy Classrooms

Thomas Valentine; Judy Milton; Anastasiya A. Lipnevich; Harold Beder

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Mapping Cognitive Engagement in Adult Literacy Classrooms

Authors

- Thomas Valentine
- Judy Milton
- University of Georgia
- Anastasiya A. Lipnevich
- Harold Beder
- Rutgers University

Abstract

Using exploratory factor analysis to examine self-reported survey data from adult learners, this study identified three factors of cognitive engagement in the adult literacy classroom: program involvement, focus, and independent effort. A model that demonstrates the impact of independent effort on gains in reading test scores was developed using multivariate analysis.

Keywords: Adult literacy, cognitive engagement, quantitative research

How to Cite: Valentine, T. , Milton, J. , Lipnevich, A. A. & Beder, H. (2006) “Mapping Cognitive Engagement in Adult Literacy Classrooms”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2006).