By visiting the families of their students, teacher-researchers are learning that stereotypes about minority, immigrant, and disadvantaged families are invalid. Ohio reflects the national average for adult literacy. I dollars received. Ohio ranks 6th in the nation in dollars received from the Adult Education Act. The National Center for Family Literacy advocates a family literacy curriculum based on strengths rather than deficits.
Learners feel in control of what they learn and assist in planning and setting goals.
Teachers help students act upon their strengths and overcome weaknesses, to recognize threats to success, and seek solutions. The group is a mutual support system. Learners are encouraged to help each other, think creatively, and question. In communicating with students' families, it is important to consider that some parents and family members may have trouble with reading and writing. Keep written communications with parents simple and direct.