Workforce Tutor Forum
Michigan Works! Southwest 1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MIGetting 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, be promoted, or keep a current job. This includes equipping learners with the vocabulary, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce... Read more »
ESL Tutor Forum
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1747 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI, United StatesEnglish 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 forum will provide teaching strategies for... Read more »
Parent Literacy Forum
WMU McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic 4511 Sangren Hall, Kalamazoo, MIParents are the first teachers of their children. Many adults with low literacy skills have hopes that their children will not have the same struggles with learning as they experienced. According to the National Institutes of Health, the most important factor in a child’s academic success is the reading level of his or her caregivers.... Read more »
Friendly Connectors Open Tutor Forum
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesEveryone is invited to share student-tutor stories: successes, frustrations, mysteries and in the process gather tips for improving tutoring and gain insights and understandings. It will also help us realize that we are a part of a vital organization. This forum will provide teaching strategies for new and experienced tutors and instructors who provide literacy... Read more »
Health Literacy Tutor Forum
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesBecause 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 group. This forum will provide... Read more »