Adult Literacy Programs

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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?

War, prosecution, or natural disasters

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?

It differs Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of adult literacy students in Metro Atlanta?

Representing many languages and levels of literacy in their native languages Signup and view all the answers

What happens to adults' self-esteem as their literacy skills grow?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of high frequency words that students need to know?

Emergency, words that apply to their lives Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of teaching common prefixes and suffixes.

They alter base words Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of signal words and phrases in teaching reading?

They make connections and provide transitions Signup and view all the answers

Why is print exposure considered an important component of reading?

It helps improve reading skills Signup and view all the answers

What are phonemes in language?

Smallest sound units Signup and view all the answers

Define morpheme in the context of language.

Smallest meaning units Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of EL classes?

To learn to speak and understand English, with some reading/writing instruction. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Language Threshold Hypothesis, what is unrealistic to expect from a student who isn't proficient in the language?

To excel academically. Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between educational programs for incarcerated individuals and the likelihood of being incarcerated again?

There is a connection. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of literacy programs mentioned?

Family Literacy, Workplace Literacy, Transition Programs, Community-Oriented Literacy. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components of successful EL classes?

Connecting to real life, using students' native language, included varied practice in different modalities, using real world/authentic materials. Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the best family literacy programs?

Helping parents economically and focusing on parents, children, and parents and children together. Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges to creating a digitally resilient workforce?

Access to computers, access to internet, access to technical support, access to digital training programs, time to learn digital literacy skills Signup and view all the answers

What are some solutions to creating a digitally resilient workforce?

Fund digital inclusion initiatives, embed digital literacy in other social service initiatives, provide access to internet, provide access to digital training programs, time to learn digital literacy skills Signup and view all the answers

True or False: During the height of the COVID Pandemic, adult literacy programs shifted to remote instruction.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or False: Many adult literacy teachers need professional development in digital literacy skills.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of recruitment strategies that can be employed by an adult literacy program?

Partner with local programs like food pantries or libraries, advertise on TV, local newspapers and social media, utilize 'word of mouth,' ask organization leaders to help 'spread the word,' participate in community events, pay attention to diversity needs of learners, schedule classes when learners can attend them Signup and view all the answers

What did the researchers at Portland State University have to do to follow their research participants during the study?

Create many different types of creative strategies Signup and view all the answers

What did the researchers at Portland State University post on their website related to retaining participants in a research study?

A manual on examples of how to retain participants Signup and view all the answers

What kind of background do Adult Education teachers deal with in their learners?

Varied backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

What are the aspects reflective of effective teaching according to the text?

Instructors who are sensitive to unique backgrounds, motivations, and goals of students, and possess pedagogic, instructional, and subject-matter knowledge and skills. Signup and view all the answers

What qualities should instructors have for effective teaching based on the text?

Sensitive to unique backgrounds, motivations, and goals of students; possess pedagogic, instructional, and subject-matter knowledge and skills Signup and view all the answers