Stephen Reder
Scaling Up and Moving In: Connecting social practices views to policies and programs in adult education
Portland State University
social practices framework major impact adult literacy numeracy research past quarter century us uk countries date social practices view far less influence development policies programs adult literacy numeracy education help happen new kinds assessment tools aligned social practices framework needed support appropriate changes curriculum design learner assessment program evaluationin article research presented illustrates measures adults engagement literacy numeracy practices used conjunction wellentrenched proficiency measures provide richer quantitative framework adult literacy numeracy development longitudinal data learners indicate adult education programs closely aligned practice engagement measures proficiency measures program participation leads increased practice engagement time leads gains proficiency currently valued policy makers