Abstract
This study examined the relationship between adults’ readiness to learn (RtL) and skill acquisition and use in the US sample of the PIAAC. RtL showed significant effects on each of the observed skill use outcomes. It was the strongest predictor of reading and writing skill use at home.
Keywords
PIAAC, readiness-to-learn, literacy skills, numeracy skills, technology skills
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Recommended Citation
Smith, M. C.,
Rose, A. D.,
Smith, T. J.,
&
Ross-Gordon, J. M.
(2015).
Adults’ Readiness to Learn and Skill Acquisition and Use: An Analysis of PIAAC.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/2015/papers/50
Adults’ Readiness to Learn and Skill Acquisition and Use: An Analysis of PIAAC
This study examined the relationship between adults’ readiness to learn (RtL) and skill acquisition and use in the US sample of the PIAAC. RtL showed significant effects on each of the observed skill use outcomes. It was the strongest predictor of reading and writing skill use at home.
