1.2. PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

The purpose of this report is to present and discuss the empirical findings of an exploratory survey of Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs in Canada. This survey was conducted by CCLOW in the spring of 1984. The main objective of the survey was to provide information to answer the following question:

To what extent do Adult Basic Education Programs in Canada address the learning and related needs of women who require ABE?

The report provides information in two areas:

1. Selected Components of ABE Programs
   . program delivery (including supplementary services);
   . instructors;
   . curriculum; and
   . materials.

2. Learning and Related Needs of Women in ABE Programs
   . needs that led to attendance in programs;
   . learning and related needs during attendance in programs;
   . barriers to regular attendance in programs;
   . educational aspirations upon completion of programs; and
   . job aspirations upon completion of programs.

1.3. AUDIENCE

The report has been written primarily for instructors. administrators, community workers, policy makers and researchers, who are involved in the provision and study of ABE and/or services for under-educated women.