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12 Sep 2012
Video

The Adult Learner Story

According to PIAAC, the latest international survey of adult literacy, one in six Americans struggle with basic literacy, meaning they have only basic vocabulary knowledge and struggle when working with anything other than short texts. Of this group, only about 2 million are served by the national adult education program.

In this video, co-produced by Larry Condelli and Dahlia Shaewitz, students share their struggles and triumphs, including those of a grandmother taking classes because she couldn’t understand her young grandchildren’s homework, an immigrant who is learning English to get ahead financially, and a laid-off worker convinced that a GED is crucial to getting a job. It also features interviews with those who work in adult education, including J. Michelle Johnson, D.C. State Director of Adult and Family Education, Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)

The Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIACC) is a cyclical, large-scale, direct household assessment that compares the basic skills and competencies of adults around the world. It measures relationships between individuals’ backgrounds and cognitive skills in the areas of literacy, numeracy and problem-solving. AIR provides technical, analytical, and management support to PIAAC.

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7 Sep 2012
News Release

AIR to Premiere “The Adult Learner Story” Video at D.C. Adult Educator Conference

On September 10, 2012, at the annual D.C. Adult Education Conference, AIR is premiering a short film on adult learners’ experiences and aspirations. In “The Adult Learner Story,” students share their struggles and triumphs. A panel discussion and the premiere for “The Adult Learner Story” will be held from 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University.

Further Reading

  • AIR to Premiere “The Adult Learner Story” Video at D.C. Adult Educator Conference
  • Literacy Around the World
  • “What Works” Study for Adult ESL Literacy Students- Final Report
  • Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)
  • Adult Numeracy Initiative
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