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Title: A kaleidoscope of diversity: the convergence of ESL and ALBE [Adult Literacy and Basic Education].
Authors: Liz Suda
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Item ID: 0027
Document Type: RES-QU, ART [Qualitative research, Journal article]
Availability: Fine Print 26(1) Autumn 2003 p3-8. Also available from: http://www.nceltr.mq.edu.au/publications/PriceList.pdf
Date: 2003
Population Type: Adult ESL and Adult ESL literacy learners in Australia
Useful To: Practitioners; Researchers; Policymakers; Teachers
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Abstract: An ALNARC [Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium] research project examined the interface between ALBE and ESL—areas where policy and provision changes have blurred distinctions between language proficiency and literacy capacity. The article examines classrooms where teachers encounter mixed groups of English-Speaking Background and Language Background Other than English.