Skills Enhancement Program. Regional Medical Center at Memphis [microform] / Pat Coffey and Others
- Bib ID:
- 5523089
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Coffey, Pat
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1990
- 67 p.
- Summary:
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Literacy Foundation Memphis, Inc., Memphis City Schools Adult Education, and the Regional Medical Center at Memphis cooperatively implemented an intensive skills enhancement program for employees. The program used an industry immersion model, located on site, with 80 hours of instruction delivered 4 hours per day for 4 weeks on work-release time. Participants were recruited by supervisors for the initial class. The first class of six came from several departments. All were black, with five females and one male. Average educational grade completed by participants was 11th grade; average grade-level scores on initial screening were reading, 6.1, and mathematics, 2.5. The curriculum was based on job-specific reading, writing, computation, and communication. The instructional staff included a lead instructor and two additional instructors from the Memphis City School Adult Education Program. Participants were divided into three groups for reading and into two groups for mathematics. A counselor also met with the students. Average reading gain after the program was 1.5 grade levels, and average mathematics gain was 3.1 levels. The project was well-received by participants, who reported increased skills and self-esteem. Five of the six participants are furthering their education. Supervisors were also appreciative of the program, and the hospital is considering its continuation. (KC)
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