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Believe it or Not! Information Literacy & Adult Learners
by John Trerotola “Don’t believe everything you read.” This reminder is truer today than ever! One of the outcomes of social studies and civics instruction is a more informed citizenry. However, this goal is becoming a major challenge with the prevalence of fake news, deliberate misinformation, and the… Read More
Believe it or Not! Information Literacy & Adult Learners
by John Trerotola “Don’t believe everything you read.” This reminder is truer today than ever! One of the outcomes of social studies and civics instruction is a more informed citizenry. However, this goal is becoming a major challenge with the prevalence of fake news, deliberate misinformation, and the… Read More
A Conversation with Danielle Perry, Region 21’s IET Coordinator
by Kate Daly Rolander Adult education programs around the state of Virginia are developing and implementing innovative integrated education and training (IET) programs with a range of partners across an even larger range of industries. In this issue of PROGRESS, we focus on what adult education in Region 21,… Read More
DigitalLearn.org
Curated collection of course materials to be used for in-person or online digital literacy training. Read More
Teach Civics for Democracy, Basic Skills, and Résumé-Worthy Transferable Skills
by Cynthia Peters So many reasons to teach civics Most would agree that civic participation is inherently good. It strengthens our democracy by lifting up diverse voices and gives all of us a chance to influence policies that have a big effect on our lives now and in… Read More
Designing Instruction in Ways That Can Reach All Learners: Applying the Principles of Universal Design for Learning
by 2019 AE&L Conference Presenter Dr. Frances G. Smith Think back for a moment to a recent learning experience that left you with a positive impression. Was the instructor engaging? Did they hook your interests from their first words? Did you feel like the information was personalized to something… Read More
Adult Education Glossary and Acronym List
ABE, ESOL, SBI, WIOA: Getting to know the world of adult education can sometimes feel like learning a new language! Expand the sections below to find definitions for key terms and explanations of frequently used adult education acronyms. Read More
Re-inventing Health Literacy
“Health Literacy is a crucial need for adult ESOL learners-during the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever.” by Phil Cackley When teachers at the Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) moved English as a Second Language (ESL) classes online last spring, they re-invented health literacy lessons to… Read More
Financial Literacy and Adult Learners
by Rebecca Scott Are topics like payday loans, the gig economy, and comparing banking services part of your instruction? Do you use resources to help students understand and improve their credit scores? Financial literacy can play an important role in stabilizing a family and reducing the money-based… Read More
5 Considerations for Equitable Financial Literacy Instruction During COVID-19
by Katharine S. Wise As if the world of financial literacy in adult education was not already multifaceted, COVID-19 has intensified these complexities by compelling the need to prepare for an array of circumstances. As educators, there is no option but to rise to the occasion and… Read More