A As indicated in Figure 1, three major strong family value system, coupled with themes emerged from the data and included the desire for better educational opportuni- the life role which fueled the everyday ties for their children, drove much of the learning, the situated learning environment informal learning activities for the partici- and the everyday practice of literacy skills pants. [...] This discovery range of literacy skills practiced by the approach to the learning was described by adults through the informal learning activi- the participants as a trial and error method ties across the different environments. [...] Part of the the Learning Exchange has developed liter- Learning Exchange mission is to encourage acy programs in response to the needs of the individuals to become lifelong learners. [...] She was able Since the neighborhood is a big part of to find out how to apply and obtain a place Margaret’s life she has learned different to rent in the co-op by asking the right ques- ways of giving back to the community. [...] I observed as he checked the brakes, noted wear and tear and worked to bring the vehicle to where it was ready for As part of the workplace observation, I inspection against the work order.