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 »
Health Literacy Tutor 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 »
Tutor Training: Session 4
Online MI, United StatesWelcome tutor trainees! This is the training that the KLC requires after orientation and before tutors can be matched with a learner. In these four 90-minute trainings, we will focus on virtual learning, blended learning, and using the Laubach and Challenger series.
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 »
2021 Annual Meeting
Online MI, United StatesResilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. It is toughness. It is the ability to spring back into shape after being tested or strained. Despite the challenges of the past year, the KLC has been the definition of resilience as we continue to empower adults to reach their full potential by improving their... Read more »