Materials development framework for courses targeting low-literacy and limited-English speaking adults

Corporate Name: Cyberstep Project

Publisher: California State University Institute

Published At: Long Beach, CA

Date Published: 1999

Distributor: Sacramento County Office of Education

Source Address: P.O. Box 269003

Source City/State/Zip: Sacramento CA 95826-9003

Phone: 916-228-2563

Material Type: Guide

Intended Audience: General

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 103 p.

Subjects: Instructional Design; Adult Basic Education; English (Second Language); Multimedia Instruction; Multimedia Materials; Computer Assisted Instruction; Online Courses

Abstract:
This framework provides pedagogical and design concepts to assist curriculum designers with the creation of courses and instructional materials for adults with low literacy and/or limited-English skills. Included are guidelines, worksheets to facilitate development, and resources. Cyberstep was a federally funded partnership of four U.S. literacy service innovators.

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