Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id fB946t023858; Sat, 8 Dec 2001 23:06:55 -0500 (EST) Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 23:06:55 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <OE25ZMy1ba1qRKAnjCr000131ee@hotmail.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Luiza Dini" <Luiza33@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:470] Re: Barriers to Family Literacy X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_001_0000_01C18023.ACF78D80" X-Mailer: MSN Explorer 7.00.0021.1700 Status: O Content-Length: 6032 Lines: 114 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Another barrier to getting learners to a literacy program is the stigma that is attached to libraries. Many people, especially people without a strong education background, see the library as a stuffy and forboding place. A suggestion given is that the literacy program go out to the people, for example conducting sessions at a low income housing center. ----- Original Message ----- From: Colleen Cline Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 8:56 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:449] Re: Barriers to Family Literacy Hi Tara. I am happy to see that you are interested in the field of family literacy! Although I am new to the field, I can share with you the barriers that effect particiaption in my family literacy project. First comes an issue of child care. A key issue in family literacy is parent education. We belive that when a parent feels more confident/efficient in his/her reading, they will be better teachers to their children. The second is transportation. Again, my organization offers transportation, but I know that many other organizations can not do this. There are sometimes language barriers, as well. People from low-income families have very low self esteem. It is hard for some parents to participate in services - until they can be empowered! I hope this helps you! Colleen Cline Family Literacy Specialist Broome County Child Development Council, Inc. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tara Smith" <tesisah@earthlink.net> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 1:51 PM Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:443] Barriers to Family Literacy > Hello, > My name is Tara Smith and I am a student in the MLIS program at > SJSU. I am currently enrolled in a literacy course and find myself being > > drawn towards the issues in family literacy. > I am interested in finding the reasoning behind any lack of > participation from learners in family literacy programs.. Specifically, > I wanted to know what sorts of barriers are preventing learners from > participating in family literacy programs and what type of things have > programs done or could have done to help over come these obstacles. > Thank you for any assistance. > Tara Smith > SJSU MLIS student > tesisah@earthlink.net > > >Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
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