His research and development efforts have focused on the application of cognitive
science, communications technology, and computer technology to the
literacy, education, and training needs of under-served youth and
adults.

The results of this work are reported in over 170 reports,
articles, and books, including Cast-off Youth: Policy and Training methods
from the Military Experience (Praeger) which formulated the Functional
Context Education approach to adult technical and literacy education used
by the armed services and the U. S. Department of Education's National Workplace Literacy Program.

Many of Dr. Sticht’s articles can be found on the web site of the National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) online library (www.nald.ca).

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