Job-Related Reading Tasks: Teaching Marginally Literate Adults to Read.

摘要

In this paper we will discuss job related reading tasks in relation to a model of reading for employability which involves three sets of reading tasks: Set 1 consists of reading tasks involved in finding out about the availability of a job, applying and qualifying for it. Set 2 consists of reading tasks involved in successfully completing the job training program. Set 3 consists of reading tasks involved in proficiently performing the job. Thus we have taken as our model the typical personnel sub-system structure for large organizations consisting of Recruitment, Selection and Placement, Job Training, and Job Performance, and we have translated this into sets of reading competencies needed to render a job aspirant employable. By this approach reading for employability means to be able to perform reading tasks to find and qualify for a job, succeed in the job training program, and perform effectively enough on the job to keep it.