Events
Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium
WMU-Fetzer Center 2251 Business Ct., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesTutor Orientation
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesWorkforce 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: Sessions 1 & 2
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesHealth Literacy Forum
Forum leader: Doris Ravotas, Ph.D. This 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 consistently... Read more »