Case studies of the implementation of the Crossroads Café project; literature review concerning issues in adult ESL and distance learning

Corporate Name: Development Associates

Publisher: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education

Published At: Washington,DC

Date Published: 1997

Distributor: Development Associates, Inc.

Source Address: 1730 North Lynn Street

Source City/State/Zip: Arlington VA 22209-2023

Phone: (703) 276-0677

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: Policy Maker

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 23 p

Subjects: Distance Education; English (Second Language); Adult Education

Abstract:
This literature review includes background on adult ESL learners and instruction, characteristics of distance learning and learners, major issues in distance learning in the U.S., summaries of research on the Crossroads Café program, and extensive references.

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