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What are some challenges faced by adult literacy programs?
What are some challenges faced by adult literacy programs?
Lack of full time staff, equipment and materials, and trained teachers
What are some reasons why refugees/asylum seekers leave their countries?
What are some reasons why refugees/asylum seekers leave their countries?
War, prosecution, or natural disasters
What is the age range for adult literacy students?
What is the age range for adult literacy students?
As young as 16 years old
How does the degree of similarity of alphabetical systems affect adult literacy?
How does the degree of similarity of alphabetical systems affect adult literacy?
What is a common characteristic of adult literacy students in Metro Atlanta?
What is a common characteristic of adult literacy students in Metro Atlanta?
What happens to adults' self-esteem as their literacy skills grow?
What happens to adults' self-esteem as their literacy skills grow?
What are some examples of high frequency words that students need to know?
What are some examples of high frequency words that students need to know?
Explain the importance of teaching common prefixes and suffixes.
Explain the importance of teaching common prefixes and suffixes.
What is the significance of signal words and phrases in teaching reading?
What is the significance of signal words and phrases in teaching reading?
Why is print exposure considered an important component of reading?
Why is print exposure considered an important component of reading?
What are phonemes in language?
What are phonemes in language?
Define morpheme in the context of language.
Define morpheme in the context of language.
What is the purpose of EL classes?
What is the purpose of EL classes?
According to the Language Threshold Hypothesis, what is unrealistic to expect from a student who isn't proficient in the language?
According to the Language Threshold Hypothesis, what is unrealistic to expect from a student who isn't proficient in the language?
What is the connection between educational programs for incarcerated individuals and the likelihood of being incarcerated again?
What is the connection between educational programs for incarcerated individuals and the likelihood of being incarcerated again?
What are the different types of literacy programs mentioned?
What are the different types of literacy programs mentioned?
What are the key components of successful EL classes?
What are the key components of successful EL classes?
What is emphasized in the best family literacy programs?
What is emphasized in the best family literacy programs?
What are some challenges to creating a digitally resilient workforce?
What are some challenges to creating a digitally resilient workforce?
What are some solutions to creating a digitally resilient workforce?
What are some solutions to creating a digitally resilient workforce?
True or False: During the height of the COVID Pandemic, adult literacy programs shifted to remote instruction.
True or False: During the height of the COVID Pandemic, adult literacy programs shifted to remote instruction.
True or False: Many adult literacy teachers need professional development in digital literacy skills.
True or False: Many adult literacy teachers need professional development in digital literacy skills.
What are some examples of recruitment strategies that can be employed by an adult literacy program?
What are some examples of recruitment strategies that can be employed by an adult literacy program?
What did the researchers at Portland State University have to do to follow their research participants during the study?
What did the researchers at Portland State University have to do to follow their research participants during the study?
What did the researchers at Portland State University post on their website related to retaining participants in a research study?
What did the researchers at Portland State University post on their website related to retaining participants in a research study?
What kind of background do Adult Education teachers deal with in their learners?
What kind of background do Adult Education teachers deal with in their learners?
What are the aspects reflective of effective teaching according to the text?
What are the aspects reflective of effective teaching according to the text?
What qualities should instructors have for effective teaching based on the text?
What qualities should instructors have for effective teaching based on the text?
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