IELCE¶
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Evidence · 3 claims (2 for, 1 mixed) · 3 studies (1 associational, 1 qualitative, 1 design),q1–q2· 0 of 3 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
A federally supported adult-education programme administered through state and local providers that combines English-language literacy instruction with civics education for adult learners, including immigrants.
Components¶
- IELCE integrated English literacy and civics education program with five performance indicators: The Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) initiative is a federally supported program centering on English literacy skills, civic responsibilities and rights awareness for adult immigrants. The article reports the program identified five primary indicators of performance: measurable skills gains (MSG), Employment Rate 2nd Quarter After Exit, Employment Rate 4th Quarter After Exit, Median Earnings 2nd Quarter After Exit, and Credential Attainment. It also prints accountability data, e.g., MSG metrics highest between PY 2018-2019 with a 52% success rate. (Covington (2024))
Claims¶
- Adult immigrants' perspectives of learning formats, self-directed learning, and motivation correlate significantly with English skills acquisition and integration [+W]
- Federally-funded adult ESL programs and citizenship classes largely exclude older beginner immigrants because instruction is designed for workforce-bound younger adults [~W]
- Successful program completion increased participants' self-confidence, self-esteem, and autonomy, which aided their settlement and integration into Canadian society [+W]
Related Products and Programmes¶
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Key Sources¶
- Covington, K. C. D. (2024). Examining the learner perspective in US immigrant adults: Socioeconomic status and the mission to successfully integrate. Doctoral study. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED660747
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IELCE |
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A federally supported adult-education programme administered through state and local providers that combines English-language literacy instruction with civics education for adult learners, including immigrants. |
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1 — covington-2024 |
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