Read and Seed Online Health Literacy Class
VirtualRead and Seed is an online health literacy class for tutors and students to enjoy learning about: Growing fruits and vegetables Food safety tips Healthy and delicious recipes Fun food-related activities Easy exercises for indoors and out Classes begin Friday, July 17th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. To register, email Kito Jumanne-Marshall.
Tutor Training: Orientation
VirtualWelcome tutor trainees! This is the official orientation session the KLC requires before training, and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In the Literacy Advocacy Orientation, you will learn about the KLC's history, programs, services, learners, and your critical role as a volunteer tutor. The September training process includes an orientation, and four... Read more »
Workforce Literacy Forum
Michigan Works! Southwest 1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MIForum leader: Michael D. Evans This forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. Getting a job is a major motivation for many adult learners. In today’s workforce, knowing how to read is a necessary skill to obtain a job,... Read more »
Tutor Training: Session One
VirtualWelcome tutor trainees! This is the first training session the KLC requires before tutors can be matched with a learner. The September training process includes an orientation, and four sessions of 90-min trainings. We focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series. Click here to register.
Online Health Literacy Forum
VirtualForum leader: Doris Ravotas, Ph.D. This online forum will explore strategies to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. Health is a topic that applies to every adult learner, so using tutoring strategies that meet the health goals of learners is important. Yet, most of the materials for adults do not... Read more »