Publication Date

1-1-1995

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Tomlinson, Carl M.

Degree Name

B.S.Ed. (Bachelor of Science in Education)

Legacy Department

Department of Special and Early Education

Abstract

Illiteracy is a growing concern in the United States. It is passed from one generation to the next by family members who are unaware of their neglect or of their children's developmental needs. Family literacy programs have proven to be successful in breaking the cycle of illiteracy. The best programs address the needs of the entire family through adult basic education, early childhood.'elementary education, and parent education services. Families in such programs learn how literacy can be a functional part of their everyday' lives. Public services, child development information, and developmentally appropriate practices are introduced to parents who are made aware of how they can positively' influence their children's development. One of the most significant contributions family literacy programs make to the fight against illiteracy is that they encourage and enable parents to engage in the powerful act of reading aloud to their children. Children who are read to regularly tend to have higher levels of self esteem and academic and reading achievement. Family' literacy positively affects society by promoting both literacy development and family cohesion.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

16 pages, 16 unnumbered pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

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