William Kofi Koomson
Creating Pathways to Literacy Learning; A Comparative Approach Using Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) Analysis
study used hierarchical linear modeling compare two literacy programs united statesi explored relationship community stand alone literacy programs family literacy programs ascertain impact learner participation outcomethis study hypothesized family literacy program emphasizes active learning social interaction promotes bonding bridging social capital participating family literacy programs enhances learning learners achievement standardized test scoresthe study population covered 3700 adults 4000 children participated adult basic education programs pennsylvania us result provided enough statistical differences comparative mean standard deviations scores two literacy programsconsequently led reject null hypothesis favor alternative students participated family literacy programs high bonding bridging social capital higher achievement scores community abeged programs