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One Year After Enrollment in Literacy Programs: A Study of Changes in Learners' Lives

Authors

• • Olga Ebert
  • The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• • Mary Beth Bingman
  • The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Abstract

The study examined changes in the lives of 450 Tennessee adults one year after they enrolled in literacy programs. Among the findings were: increase in rate of employment, in participants’ self-esteem, in their involvement in community organizations, and in some literacy practices.

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How to Cite: Ebert, O. & Bingman, M. B. (2000) “One Year After Enrollment in Literacy Programs: A Study of Changes in Learners' Lives”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2000).