Workshop
A Taste of OLLI: A Feast for your Brain
WMU-Fetzer Center 2251 Business Ct., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesWe are proud to sponsor this wonderful event to help build OLLI membership. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU offers high quality non-credit programs for mature adults (50+) in the greater Kalamazoo community. OLLI is a member organization that provides short term, low cost courses year-round as well as fun, educational trips and events.... Read more »
2020 Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium
Online MI, United StatesThis annual event is for anyone who is interested in supporting adult literacy – from experienced volunteer tutors and instructors to individuals who want to learn more about how they can serve this important cause during a time of social distancing and virtual learning. During this FREE day-long symposium, attendees participated in workshops and presentations... Read more »
Health Literacy Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum leader: Doris Ravotas, Ph.D Because health is a topic that applies to every adult learner, having tutoring strategies that meet the health goals of learners is important. According to the Partnership for Clear Health Communication, literacy skills are the strongest predictor of health status, more than age, income, employment status, education level or racial/ethnic... Read more »
ESL Tutor Forum
Online MI, United StatesForum leader: Jackie Denoyer (269) 348-0883 English as a Second Language (ESL) is an important part of the adult learning continuum. Immigrants and refugees in our communities are eager to learn language and literacy skills that help them function at work, school, and community settings. Increasingly, volunteer tutors are providing instruction for ESL learners. This... Read more »
ESL Tutor Training Workshop
Online MI, United StatesWe're pleased to offer a wonderful new opportunity to get immersed in the world of teaching English language learners. These highly motivated learners are eager to strengthen their English skills and will benefit greatly from the engaging strategies and resources you will learn in this online workshop: How to relate to and communicate with non-native... Read more »