Reading the World of Work: A Learner-Centered Approach to WorkPlace Literacy and ESL

by Melina L. Gallo

Overview

Gallo (business and industry services, Northern Illinois U.) has taught in the area of worker education for ten years. She offers practical insights into some of the current issues and effective approaches in workplace literacy programs that will be helpful to all involved in planning and delivering these programs, including instructors, administrators, policy makers, instructional designers, and related professionals. Drawing from Paulo Freire's theories of critical literacy, the text examines the conflicting dynamics inherent in many workplace literacy programs and offers alternative approaches to learning which emphasize critical thinking, problem posing, and creativity, and are ultimately empowering for workers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781575242170
Publisher:	Krieger Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2004
Series:	Professional Practices in Adult Educatio
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
	Acknowledgments	xv
	The Author	xvii
1.	The Politics and Promise of Workplace Literacy	1
2.	Expanding Definitions of Literacies and Learning	21
3.	Starting Up a Program	35
4.	Engaging Literacy with Workplace Improvement Projects	57
5.	Exploring Literacy Through Personal Histories and Experiences	79
6.	Enhancing Literacy with Visual Imagery	101
7.	Program Assessment and Evaluation	117
	References	133
	Index	141