Reading the World of Work: A Learner-centered Approach to Workplace Literacy (Professional Practices in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning Series) - Hardcover

The author describes the ways in which workplace literacy programs can use a creative learner-centered approach to facilitate language learning through problem posing and critical thinking. By using learners' own experiences as the basis for the curriculum in a critical approach to literacy, educators can provide a common ground for adults of differing language backgrounds and learning styles to better use their literacy skills in a workplace culture. Additionally, the book details the ways in which educators can help workers learn to negotiate the environment of their workplace and to use their communicative skills outside of work.

Melina L. Gallo, Ed.D., has taught in the area of worker education for ten years. She is an instructor and instructional designer for Northern Illinois University Business and Industry Services. She teaches a variety of subjects including English as a second language, literacy, writing, computer skills, communications, Spanish, and math. Her research interests include creative approaches to learning in the areas of critical literacy, language learning, worker education and multimedia instructional design.