Podcasts about adult literacy

Send us a textCorrine Wickens talks to us about self-efficacy and identity, teaching as coaching and a translational act, and challenging our assumptions. Corrine is known for her work in the areas of adolescent literacies, disciplinary literacies, and gender and sexuality. Her research interests examine issues of ongoing discourses around sexuality and schooling, gender and sexual characterizations in contemporary young adult literature, and disciplinary-based literacies in secondary teacher education. Her work has appeared in journals like TESOL Quarterly, Children's Literature Association Quarterly, Voices from the Middle, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, Urban Review, Journal of Teaching Physical Education, Sex Roles, and International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. Dr. Wickens is currently a professor of literacy education and serves as the doctoral program coordinator in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University.To cite this episode: Persohn, L. (Host). (2025, May 13). A conversation with Corrine Wickens. (Season 5, No. 10) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/C98D-5781-A685-2545-D3D1-0 Connect with Classroom Caffeine at www.classroomcaffeine.com or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Jacqueline Aguilera, adult educator and digital equity advocate, joins Laura to explore how teachers can embed digital literacy into their lessons without needing separate “computer classes.” In this episode, Jacqueline shares practical tips for building digital skills with limited tech, discusses the impact of the digital divide in Texas, and encourages teachers to focus on what learners already use in their daily lives.Watch with closed captions.KEY TALKING POINTSSilo Busting in Education: Moving beyond subject-specific instruction to integrate real-world digital skills into all areas of teaching.Digital Equity in Texas: Infrastructure, device quality, and access vary widely—even within cities—impacting learners' experiences.Teaching with What Learners Have: From smartphones to QR codes, using everyday tech to develop essential digital skills.Creating a Learner-Driven Curriculum: Encouraging students to bring in examples from their environment and build personal connections to digital literacy.Empowering Educators: Why teachers don't need to know everything about tech—and how curiosity can be a superpower in the classroom.ABOUTJacqueline Aguilera is an experienced educator and instructional leader based in Austin, Texas. She specialises in adult education and digital literacy, with a focus on serving refugee communities, second language learners, and students returning to education later in life. With a passion for equity and access, Jacqueline trains instructors across the US to creatively integrate technology into their classrooms and meet learners where they are.REFERENCES & RESOURCESThe Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy, HoustonJacqueline Aguilera on LinkedInSupport TESOL Pop

Send us a textIn this episode, Raúl Alberto Mora talks to us about education theory as a driver for innovative teaching, mentoring and supporting one another, and the journey of a career in Education. Raúl is known worldwide for his work in the areas of alternative literacy paradigms in second language education and research, the study of second language literacies in physical and virtual spaces, and the use of sociocritical frameworks in language education. In particular, he studies the applications of alternative literacy paradigms to analyze second-language literacy practices in urban and virtual spaces He works to understand the use of languages a social and semiotic resource. His work has been published in the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, The ALAN Review, Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, International Journal of Cultural Studies, Social Semiotics, Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue, Pedagogies: An International Journal, and other journals. He co-edited The Handbook of Critical Literacies, Translanguaging and Multimodality as Flow, Agency, and a New Sense of Advocacy in and From the Global South, and most recently, Reimagining Literacy in the Age of AI: Theory and Practice. Dr. Raúl Alberto Mora Velez is a researcher at the Educations, Languages, and Learning Environments research group and chairs the award-winning Literacies in Second Languages Project (LSLP) research lab. Raúl is a Research Professor at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia. For more information about our guest, stay tuned to the end of this episode.Links mentioned in this episode:Literacies in Second Languages Project Micro-PapersAmerican Educational Research AssociationLiteracy Research AssociationConnect with Classroom Caffeine at www.classroomcaffeine.com or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

In this episode of Work in Progress, we're talking about the integral role adult basic education plays in helping working-age adults achieve literacy and numeracy, increasing their employability. My guests are Sharon Bonney, CEO of Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), and Jacqueline Aguilera, project manager for Houston Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy. Adult basic education covers a range of literacy skills beyond just reading and writing, including numeracy, critical thinking, digital literacy, and contextual skills for careers and life. COABE works to inspire educators and help adults succeed, with national, state, and local partnerships to provide education and skills training for adult learners. Bonney says it is a vast network. "We work with many different partners, over a hundred national partners such as IBM SkillsBuild, Google, Amazon, and Tyson Foods. There's 49 state partners that we work with called State Associations. We have over 2,300 local programs and then we also have 60,000 individual members," she explains. Bonney adds that adult education programs serve a diverse population with significant barriers to employment and economic mobility, including migrants, those who have aged out of foster care, the homeless, formerly incarcerated, and immigrants. The Houston Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy is one of those local programs. "Some individuals need language skills. They need career prep. They need pre-skilling or upskilling. There are different types of programs that actually help to connect the learners to career opportunities. That is very important because adult ed is a talent pool developer," says Aguilera, who manages that program. Bonney continues, "They're working with learners with the most barriers to life and employment, and they have a great success rate. Helping get people to work, and helping to break generational curses. We're helping to feed these learners into the workforce and into community college." Adult education matters and it makes a difference to the community, says Aguilera. "Passion, commitment, and the dedication to the success of not only the individuals, but of the community and the families, and then the impact that they can have, again, returning to the economic health of the city, which benefits the states, which benefits the nation." Bonney, Aguilera, and I discuss how, despite their enormous impact, these programs are often significantly underfunded and how they try to overcome that. You can listen to the entire podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find our podcasts on the Work in Progress YouTube channel. Episode 357: Sharon Bonney, CEO, COABE, and Jacqueline Aguilera, Houston Mayor's Office for Adult LiteracyHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4Transcript: Download the transcript for this episode hereWork in Progress Podcast: Catch up on previous episodes here

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Samantha Hartle to discuss the free adult literacy programs available at Butler County Community College.https://www.bc3.edu/services/adult-li...#BC3 #ButlerCounty #ButlerPA

Over the past decade, literacy and numeracy skills among adults have largely declined or stagnated in most OECD countries. This is the main finding from the second OECD Survey of Adult Skills, a once-in-a-decade assessment that measured the skills of adults across 31 countries and economies. Despite efforts to strengthen education and adult training systems, only Finland and Denmark have seen significant improvements in adult literacy skills. However, adults performed better in the numeracy proficiency test, with eight countries seeing their average scores improve. In this episode of Top Class, the OECD's Director for Education and Skills, Andreas Schleicher, tells OECD Editor Duncan Crawford why he is concerned about the findings. Learn more about the OECD Survey of Adult Skills here: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/do-adults-have-the-skills-they-need-to-thrive-in-a-changing-world_b263dc5d-en.html

After years of declining results for teenagers in international maths and reading tests it is time for New Zealand's adults to hang their heads in shame. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.

An investigation by a Waikato University student has revealed no one with a learning disability has ever been asked about, or involved in making any adult literacy policy in New Zealand. Dr Nicolina Newcombe - who recently earned a PhD for her work - also discovered that as a result many adult learner are being excluded from literacy education, and therefore the ability to gain other higher education opportunities. Her study sought to explore the problem, and investigate how policies could be more inclusive - but had the unintended upshot of developing a blueprint for inclusive research more generally. Her thesis explores the methods of gaining consent, researching and informing those who participated. Dr Newcombe, who is autistic and left school at 15 returned to education through a second-chance program. She says the life she has is because of her chance study at a tertiary level and she wanted to explore what changes would promote better access to literacy and literacy education for people with intellectual disabilitie, so that others have this opportunity too.

The source for entertainment for many is diving into the world of a good book. For many others, that's difficult - if not impossible. On this edition of KVC-Arts, David Fleming speaks with Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator for the A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands. They'll be celebrating adult learners with an anthology of their work on September 29th.

NALA Adult Literacy gives the local adults the opportunity to grow literacy skills in reading, computers, finances and more. Jessica joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss their upcoming event at MSSU. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Returning to the classroom as an adult can be challenging. We speak with three people from the adult learning space who are working hard to highlight the opportunities and remove the barriers that often come with going back to school as an adult. (Krissy Holmes with Alison Howard, Claire Hutchings and Cara Collins)

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Send us a Text Message.When Sonia left the insurance industry to pursue a path of purpose with children, little did she know she'd become an impassioned literacy advocate. Her heartfelt dedication shines through as she unveils the critical role of literacy in education and the profound effect it can have on individuals throughout their lives. Our enlightening conversation with Sonia, a literacy expert and founder of Support to Excel, uncovers the nuanced challenges children face with reading and writing, the early indicators of dyslexia, and the tailored strategies her organization employs to ensure every child can excel.https://supporttoexcel.com/ danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes David Poehls and John Meisinger for a conversation on the Regional Office of Education's Adult Literacy program and the upcoming Volunteer Tutor Training sessions. Poehls and Meisinger discuss the program's impact and the importance of volunteering. The Adult Basic Literacy and ELL Volunteer Tutor Training is on May 15th and 16th at the Peoria Public Library's North Branch from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Advanced registration is required by emailing jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org or by calling 309-472-2468.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to expand your reading and writing skills? There's new programming for that starting up in Blanc Sablon. We hear the details.

If someone doesn't have a high school diploma, it could be for various reasons. Regardless of the reason, programs like Open Doors Adult Literacy help individuals develop the skills to take on the next steps of their education. In this episode of U Talk, let's find out what people can expect of adult education in the coming months and how increased funding can make a world of difference. https://opendoorsprogram.wixsite.com/learn

Sabrina, Mike, Tanjina and Romulo delve into thought-provoking discussions on remixes as both art and educational tools. Drawing from Ferguson's video and Knobel and Lankshear's work, they tackle the multifaceted role of remixing in education. Discover insights into utilizing remixing as a teaching tool and empowering students through creative expression. Tune in to unlock the potential of remixes in fostering originality and enriching the learning experience.ReferencesFerguson, K. (2023, March 21). Everything is a remix (Complete updated 2023 edition). [Video]. https://youtu.be/X9RYuvPCQUA?si=A0A_oAFpnes62vlSJames, K. (2015). Mapping critical media literacy onto iterative remix practices. In P. Schmidt & A. Lazar (Eds.), Reconceptualizing literacy in the new age of multiculturalism and pluralism: A tribute to Peter Mosenthal (2nd ed., pp. 125–150). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.Knobel, M., & Lankshear, C. (2008). Remix: The art and craft of Endless Hybridization. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52(1), 22–33. https://doi.org/10.1598/jaal.52.1.3Manioudaki, A. (2023). Vincent van Gogh copying other artists. Daily Art Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2024, from https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/van-gogh-copy/

Today's show opens the book on adult literacy and learning. Host Adam Walsh speaks with guests about programs for folks across Newfoundland and Labrador. He also chats with people who decided to jump back into learning mode in their adult years.

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Barb Gade to discuss the free adult literacy programs available at Butler County Community College.Adult Literacy | Butler County Community College (bc3.edu)

RCC also trains people to read as adults, and offers programs to firm up basic education skills for students enrolled in RCC classes

Scoot talks to CCC Event Manager Kristen Stuart about this weekend's race in City Park which will benefit the YMCA's adult literacy programs

Francie O'Gorman, a farmer from Co Laois fills us in on the farmer's protest regarding; the nitrates derogation at the F.F. 'Think In'We hear of a series of consultation meetings about proposed offshore wind turbines off the coast of Cork and Waterford.Adult Literacy is in the news this week. We talk with adult literacy officer Nuala Glenton who is based in Mallow.The annual Bewley's Coffee Morning is coming up later this month. Enid Conway from Marymount tells us how important fundraising is for the Hospice sector.All your gardening questions are answered by Peter Dowdall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEADLINES : 27th August to 2nd September 2023 : India : Alumni celebrate Brotherhood festival with Adult Literacy girls.   President of Don Bosco Liluah Alumni Association Mr Biswanath Trivedi reports from Kolkata   *   Thailand : Student Councilors Camp held. Fr Suphot Riungam Dominic Savio reports from Sampran   *   India : Laity trained to identify Vocation to Salesian Life. Miss Shinu Jose reports from Lonavala   *   India : Salesian Family re-launches Preventive System. Fr Gilbert Choondal reports from Bangalore    *    India : Ink Kitchen set up for Research and Training. Merbin Joy reports from Chennai   *     This episode was produced by Fr. C.M. Paul director of Radio Salesian and Salesian TV with technical assistance of Program director of Salesian TV Mr. Bruno Thapa. "For the latest Asia-Pacific Salesian Family news log on to Don Bosco South Asia portal and the news link as https://donboscosouthasia.org/News  and  www.eao.bosco.lin

23% of the adult U.S. population cannot read above a third-grade level. Literacy isn't limited to reading and writing, it can also refer to basic math, comprehension and critical thinking skills. According to ProLiteracy, bringing reading levels up “would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income. Today, we get a deeper understanding of adult literacy in our country and across our state. There is no part of the U.S. population that isn't touched by low literacy. And many people suffer from shame around the struggle to read and write. GUESTS: Haleigh Guerrera: Basic Literacy Tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford Aliyya Swaby: Reporter for ProPublica Mark Vineis: President and CEO of ProLiteracy Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Shen contributed to this episode that recently aired April 7, 2023.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes: Chris Cowell, a computer science major, shares an anecdote about his college experience. He mentioned that the computer science major concentration at Harvard was different from today, and how he worked with paper and pencil more than computers. Chris talks about the multiple paths taken in life after graduating from Harvard, including working for a public service program called Vista, which was started during the Vietnam War as a way for conscientious objectors to provide service to the country. Chris was assigned to an adult literacy group in Lansing, Michigan, where he was in charge of matching tutors and literacy tutors with students who needed to learn how to read. This experience was unpleasant and lonely, but it was also a good antidote to the occasional preciousness of Harvard. Through this experience, he was able to understand the struggles of a large portion of the population, including students who struggled with brain problems, mental health issues, and other struggles. This experience helped him understand that life doesn't come easy for many people. Chris shares a few anecdotes from his time in the program, including how the term dyslexia is used, how his experience taught him that there are many reasons an adult may have difficulty learning how to read, and how he would match teachers to students. Pursuing a Philosophy Degree and Moving into Consulting Chris initially had a side interest in philosophy and decided to pursue a philosophy degree. He took two years at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, taking more undergraduate philosophy classes and decided to pursue a PhD in philosophy. He went on to Berkeley for grad school and spent six years there, but felt like he was barely hanging on and didn't have much to contribute. He finished the program in 2001 but decided he wouldn't pursue a career in the academic field and decided to go back into computer science. Chris was recruited by Anderson Consulting, a company that had just spun off from Arthur Andersen, which had been involved in the Enron scandal. Chris' experience with Anderson Consulting was not what he expected. He was assigned to an eight-year in-town project in Sacramento, which was a contract with the government of California to set up a child welfare website, which was unfortunate because, although he had learned theory of computer science, he didn't have the practical coding skills  to complete the project. He was given the opportunity to learn programming but later transitioned to Accenture and moved into their research and development lab in Palo Alto during the height of the innovation era in the San Francisco Bay area.  Starting a Technical Training Company Chris moved to Portland, where he worked for Oracle as a computer programmer. He worked for different companies in the Portland area, specializing in testing programs that test other programs. However, he realized that he had only been promoted once over the course of his 20-year career. This realization led him to change their focus from tech to doing technical training. Chris started a one-person technical training company, teaching people how to use software. He sold classes and in-person training to local companies and had fun building the curriculum. He also enjoyed public speaking. However, the COVID pandemic hit, but he had no marketing savvy and his company was failing.  After a few years, he got a job with a real software company, teaching people how to use their software. He recently shifted to another company, and their career now focuses on technical training, building materials, and giving presentations on software usage. Influential Harvard Courses and Professors Chris remembers a few courses from college, but he found the core science courses the most interesting. David Lazarus' Space, Time and Motion, the Recent History of Iran course, and Diana Eck's Comparative Religion course. He loved the music appreciation course taught by Louise vos Gershon, who was described as the only faculty member at Harvard without a PhD. The skills learned in music appreciation have been useful in his singing and guitar playing ever since. Chris also values learning basic music theory, which is essential for musicians who want to understand how music theory works. He also joined the Harvard Speech in Parliament and Debate society where he may have debated Ted Cruz.  Timestamps: 03:23 Adult Literacy group in Lansing, Michigan 08:51 How to pick the right student 11:19 How Chris decided to pursue a Phd 15:25 How Chris started his career in tech 22:39 On starting his own technical training company 25:41 Courses and professors that have stayed with him CONTACT:  Facebook: Cowell-shah Email. Chris@post.harvard.edu  

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23% of the adult U.S. population cannot read above a third-grade level. Literacy isn't limited to reading and writing, it can also refer to basic math, comprehension and critical thinking skills. There is no part of the U.S. population that isn't touched by low literacy. And many people suffer from shame around the struggle to read and write. According to ProLiteracy, bringing reading levels up “would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income. Today, we get a deeper understanding of adult literacy in our country and across our state.  GUESTS: Haleigh Guerrera: Basic Literacy Tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford Aliyya Swaby: Reporter for ProPublica Mark Vineis: President and CEO of ProLiteracy Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired April 7, 2023.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Barb Gade to discuss the free adult literacy programs available at Butler County Community College.Adult Literacy | Butler County Community College (bc3.edu)

23% of the adult U.S. population cannot read above a third-grade level. Literacy isn't limited to reading and writing, it can also refer to basic math, comprehension and critical thinking skills. According to ProLiteracy, bringing reading levels up “would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income. Today, we get a deeper understanding of adult literacy in our country and across our state. There is no part of the U.S. population that isn't touched by low literacy. And many people suffer from shame around the struggle to read and write. GUESTS: Haleigh Guerrera: Basic Literacy Tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford Aliyya Swaby: Reporter for ProPublica Mark Vineis: President and CEO of ProLiteracy Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Most workplaces have a place to go when you're not working. A lunchroom. Cafeteria. Or maybe a space with an espresso machine and a ping pong table. These non-work spaces are also places where unplanned but valuable work conversations happen. Social science has a term for these kinds of unintended incidents. They're called “latent functions.” Latent functions exist on a grand scale at our public libraries. Principally, a library is a building that houses books that are loaned out. Beyond that principal function, all kinds of social and educational programs are run out of libraries. Reading Outreach for children, Adult Literacy, creative writing workshops, all kinds of community meetings… And then there's the tax forms, internet access and other services libraries provide. Although we expect to find all these things at our libraries, local governments typically see them as merely latent functions - beyond the regular scope of the institution - and for that reason don't necessarily fund them. In New Orleans, we have an organization dedicated to raising auxiliary funds to cover the shortfall. It's called Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. It raises money through grant writing and donations, but principally it's a bookstore. Three days a week they sell donated books out of a building on the grounds of the Latter Library, on St Charles Avenue Uptown, and one day a week the bookstore is open at the library in Algiers. The Executive Director of Friends of the New Orleans Public Library is Shannan Cvitanovic.  When you're not reading your library book, maybe you're watching TV, or a movie. When you get to the end of a TV show or movie, the typically long list of credits is an indication of the large number of people it takes to make a work for the screen. Although that list of creators can number well into the hundreds, the only people most of us have any real interest in is the relatively small number of actors. Within the entertainment industry, actors are also the center of attention. Projects are often funded based solely on which actors agree to star in them. In the tiers below those starring roles, landing an acting job is highly competitive. Getting cast in a movie, a TV show, or a live theater production depends on how well an actor performs at their job interview – known as an “audition.” Here in New Orleans, there's a business that dedicates itself to preparing actors for auditions. It's called The Actors Apothecary. The founders of The Actors Apothecary are Chelsea Bryan and Sylvia Grace Crim. For most of us, reading books, watching TV, or going to a movie is a break from our everyday world. But for some people, books, movies and TV is their everyday world. Shannan's professional connection to books is unique: her daily labors provide an important element of funding for the New Orleans Public Library. And Chelsea and Sylvia's connection to film and TV is equally unique. On paper it seems paradoxical to create a business that's building a community of actors while at the same time giving each of them a competitive edge, but in the real world it's working. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at NOLA Pizza in the NOLA Brewing Taproom. You can find photos from this by by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pamela Spratley, serial entrepreneur and founder of the newly established non-profit organization, The Enough Foundation. The Enough Foundation coaches youth through the world of entrepreneurship and the creation of generational wealth.  In addition to The Enough Foundation, Pamela has several additional business ventures to include; a children's book author, a travel agency, a mobile bar and a mobile notary.  She also serves as a CFO of her teen daughter's business Tink's Healthy Kitchen! With a educational background to include degrees in Early Childhood Education, Business Management, and Adult Literacy she likes to think that her business ventures are right in line with her educational accomplishments and she's right where she's supposed to be in life!Connect with Pam Spratley:Instagram:         https://www.instagram.com/The.Enough.FoundationFacebook:          “The Enough Foundation RVA”Register for Free Online Financial Literacy Courses:https://maliksfirstjob.banzai.org/wellness/collections/teaching-kids-financesPurchase Malik's First Job: Financial Principles for Teens:www.maliksfirstjob.com Follow Malik's First Job on Social Media:Facebook:          https://www.facebook.com/maliksfirstjobInstagram:          https://www.instagram.com/maliksfirstjobTwitter:               https://www.twitter.com/maliksfirstjob

Almost half of Australian adults struggle with some level of literacy — writing a shopping list, or reading a text message in private. Jo helps her students turn their lives around

Almost half of Australian adults struggle with some level of literacy — writing a shopping list, or reading a text message in private. This is how people have turned their lives around

In this throwback episode from season one of the Building the Black Educator Pipeline Podcast, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad joined the show to break down the rich history of Black educational excellence and how it can help reframe the way we think about curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she studies Black historical excellence within educational communities. Dr. Muhammad's scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books, including Research in the Teaching of English, Urban Education, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, Language Arts, and Written Communication. She has led a federal grant with the United States Department of Education to study culturally and historically responsive literacy in STEM classrooms.Dr. Muhammad is also the author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy, in which she presents the concept of Historically Responsive Literacy, derived from the study of literacy development within 19th-century Black literacy societies. In this episode, Dr. Muhammad explains how this framework is essential and universal for all students, especially youth of color, who traditionally have been marginalized in learning standards, school policies, and classroom practices. 

Kathleen talks with Kate Brandt, Professional Development Coordinator in CUNY's Adult Literacy/ HSE/ESL Programs. Visit indoorvoicespodcast.com to learn more.

Today on Two Mics Up our host damednydc sits down with Jennifer Katac - Executive Director of BEACON For Adult Literacy. BEACON for Adult Literacy serves the needs of adult English Language Learners primarily in the Greater Prince William VA area by empowering them to achieve their education and employment goals. BEACON also offers a plethora of online courses and classes as well for those who may not have time or access to in person learning. This is a great conversation about an overlooked segment of our community, tune in and to see how you can help support a great organization! Featuring: Jennifer Katac - Executive Director BEACON For Adult Literacy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twomicsup/support

Stephanie Ledger joins us to talk about why she uses a balanced literacy approach with SLIFE, the results, and how she does it.  You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh and TanKHuynh.com.  You can learn more about my courses at https://tankhuynh.com/courses.   Stephanie Ledger is an ESL/ELD early literacy resource teacher and a reception center assessor of newcomer students with the Waterloo Region District School Board, Ontario, Canada. Stephanie is passionate about co-creating equitable assessment and learning opportunities for multilingual learners (MLLs). She has spent over thirty years collaborating with elementary, secondary and adult multilingual learners and their teachers. Her research and practice focus on early literacy education for adolescent students of refugee background with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE). Stephanie has a Master of Education degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Currently, she is designing and teaching a course through Wilfrid Laurier, focusing on asset-based language and literacy instruction for MLLs of diverse backgrounds. Stephanie's research publications are: Ledger, S., & Montero, M. K. (2022). Transforming ESL Pedagogies: A Teacher's Journey from Subject-Centered to Student-Centered Pedagogy When Teaching Print Literacy to SLIFE. In English and Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education: Global perspectives on teacher preparation and classroom practices. (pp. 141-159). Springer, Cham. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-86963-2_9 Ledger, S. (2021). Teacher Profile in Chapter 2: Social and emotional learning in pre- and in-service TESOL teacher preparation programs, In L.J. L. J. Pentón Herrera (Ed.), Social-emotional learning in the English language classroom: Fostering growth, self-care, and independence. TESOL Press. https://www.amazon.ca/Social-Emotional-Learning-English-Language-Classroom/dp/1953745024 Ledger, S. (2017). Shifting pedagogy for adolescent refugees with limited or interrupted formal education: A case study of the professional experiences of a secondary english literacy development teacher. MEd. Thesis, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. https://scholars.wlu.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3090&context=etd Montero, K. M., Newmaster, S. and Ledger, S. (2014). Exploring early reading instructional strategies to advance the print literacy development of adolescent SLIFE. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 58(1), pp.59-69. https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jaal.318

Deidra Mayberry, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Reading to New Heights, a non-profit organization that works on providing a safe place for adult learners to overcome their literacy difficulties. More Info: https://readingtonewheights.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Barbara Comber is known for her work in the areas of creative teaching pedagogy, critical literacy, poverty, and social justice. In particular, she studies the kinds of teaching practices that make a difference to young people's literacy learning trajectories and what gets in the way. Barbara has collaborated on and conducted a number of competitively funded research projects concerned with literacy development, teaching and socioeconomic disadvantage. Her work has appeared in Theory into Practice, Linguistics and Education, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, The Reading Teacher, Curriculum & Inquiry, Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, Language Arts, Teaching Education, Critical Studies in Education, International Journal of Educational Research, Discourse, International Journal of Innovation in Education, Australian Geographer, Australian Educational Research, Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, and many other journals. Her books include Literacy, Place, and Pedagogies of Possibility. She has co-edited a number of books including the International Handbook of Research in Children's Literacy, Learning and Culture, Literacies in Place: Teaching environmental communications, Negotiating Critical Literacies in Classrooms, and Turn-around pedagogies: Literacy interventions for at-risk students. She has also authored or co-authored over 100 book chapters. Her work has been funded by the Australian Research Council, the Spencer Foundation, Myer Foundation, and Education Departments in Australia. Barbara has developed or contributed to language and literacy teacher education materials in a number of Australian states, the US and Canada. In 2015, she was elected member to the Reading Hall of Fame and in 2022, Barbara was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to education. Dr. Comber is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion, Education Futures at the University of South Australia.To cite this episode:Persohn, L. (Host). (2022, Jul 19). A conversation with Barbara Comber. (Season 3, No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests.DOI: 10.5240/17EC-F6B8-B7BC-9B04-1FE7-N

Urban legends, very 90s outfits, and some messed-up family dynamics are the things that made the movie I Know What You Did Last Summer a staple in host Kaycee's teen years. She discusses all these things and more with guest Ryan Roberts as they both look back on the YA they loved before. Follow me on Instagram @toalltheya Like giving old books a new home? Order from thebookbundler.com with code TOALLTHEYA to save 20% Show Notes Clark, C. A. (2001). “Let Me Tell You about My Cousin's Best-Friend...”: Sexual Values, Urban Legends, and Educators [Review of Did You Hear about the Girl Who...? Contemporary Legends, Folklore, and Human Sexuality, by M. H. Whatley & E. R. Henken]. The Journal of Sex Research, 38(3), 265–266. http://www.jstor.org/stable/3813183 Duncan, Lois, and Joan Kaywell. “An Interview with Lois Duncan.” Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy 52, no. 6 (2009): 545–47. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20468402.

Sligo adult literacy tutors, Susan Walsh and Lorcan McNamee, outline the case of tutors in their campaign for better terms and conditions within their employment, The tutors claim they are being taken advantage of, and not treated the same as teachers

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode Summary:This just in! Students do better when they are engaged and motivated! Okay... maybe that's not a newsflash for you, but perhaps you haven't yet thought about the role of engagement and motivation in academics, specifically writing endeavors for students who struggle with language. In this week's episode, Dr. Robin Danzack of Emerson College in Boston floods the podcast newswaves with her expertise on the role of “authentic” student writing intervention in school-based SLP practice. Tune in to discover why you should be thinking about writing (specifically “authentic” writing) as an SLP and how you can join forces with your fellow educators to integrate meaningful, dual-purpose, curriculum-based, writing interventions into your assessment and support practices. Got any comic book or video game fans on your caseload? You'll get some great tips to further bolster your existing strength as an SLP in customizing interventions to meet your students' unique needs and interests while fostering growth in language and literacy, simultaneously. As with many thought-provoking episodes in the Nerdcast library, you won't take your ear off this one, and I guarantee you'll leave inspired to weave writing into the fabric of your language intervention, and to spread the news across the virtual or physical break room!Learn more about Robin hereLearning Outcomes1. Explain the value of “authentic writing” to promote student engagement, motivation, and sociocultural-linguistic identity. 2. Analyze a student writing sample for microstructural vs. macrostructural features.3. Connect writing goals to language and speech outcomes, as well as to grade-level curriculum and learning standards. ReferencesCollins, G., & Wolter, J. A. (2019). Morphological awareness strategies to promote academic success at tier 1 through interprofessional collaboration. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 4, 781-789.Danzak, R. L. (2011). Defining identities through multiliteracies: ELL teens narrate their immigration experiences as graphic stories. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 55, 187-196.Harris, R. K. (2008). Powerful writing strategies for all students. Paul H. Brookes.Kamhi, A. G., & Catts, H. W. (2012). Language and reading disabilities (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.Moll, L. C., Amanti, D., Neff, D., & González, N. (1992). Funds of knowledge for teaching: Using a qualitative approach to connect homes and classrooms. Theory into Practice, 21 (2), 132–141.Schuele, C. M., & Boudreau, D. (2008). Phonological awareness intervention: Beyond the basics. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 39, 3-20.Ukrainetz, T. A. (2015). Telling a good story: Teaching the structure of narrative. In T. A. Ukrainetz (Ed.), School-age language intervention: Evidence-based practices, pp. 335-377. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Westby, C. (2014). A language perspective on executive functioning, metacognition, and self-regulation in reading. In C. A. Stone, E. R. Silliman, B. J. Ehren, & G. P. Wallach (Eds.), Handbook of language and literacy: Development and disorders (2nd ed.), pp. 339-358. New York, NY: Guilford Press.Online Resources:ASHA Position statement on Reading and Writing in Children and Adolescents: https://www.asha.org/policy/ps2001-00104/Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD): https://www.thinksrsd.com/Comic Life Software: http://plasq.com/apps/comiclife/macwin/Disclosures:Robin Danzak Financial Disclosures: Robin is an employee of Emerson College. Robin Danzak non-financial disclousres: Robin is a member of ASHA and the corresonding SIG 14. Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of “authentic writing” to promote student engagement, motivation15 minutes: Descriptions of microstructural vs. macrostructural features10 minutes: Descriptions of writing goals to language and speech outcomes5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! 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Today on the show, I am chatting with another old college buddy of mine, Mr. Todd Evans.  He is the Director of Professional Development with ProLiteracy based out of Syracuse NY. Todd and I talk about our college days at Memphis State and how they prepared us for who we are today, his desire to educate the voting population, and how we as a community, can help adults learn to read. And for me, Adult Literacy is a very personal topic. There is an estimated 36 million adults in the U.S.—and almost 800 million worldwide—struggle with basic reading, writing and math skills. These individuals struggle daily to read a menu, fill out a job application, or even read a bedtime story to their children. ProLiteracy removes the hurdles that stand in the way of their goals. ProLiteracy is the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the nation, they believe that a safer, stronger, and more sustainable society starts with an educated adult population.  For more than 60 years, ProLiteracy has been working across the globe to change lives and communities through the power of literacy.  ______  Friends I really hope you enjoyed today's conversation with Mr. Todd Evans. We both really appreciate you taking the time out today to listen in on our conversation. You can find out more about ProLiteracy and how you can get involved at their website proliteracy.org  I have more interesting conversations coming up in the next few days and weeks.  And as a reminder if you Are not already subscribed to my podcast, I want to encourage you to do that today. I really don't want you to miss a single episode.  You can subscribe at asoutherngirlsview.podbean.com or on Apple Podcasts or iTunes at A Southern Girl's View with Sandy Adams.   You can also find me on iheart radio and Google Play Music. And if you're feeling extra warm and fuzzy, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, as well. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read.  You can click the link in the show notes or go to iTunes find my podcast, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Until next time, stay safe and have a fantastic rest of the day.

Literacy. It's something many of us take for granted. The ability to read health forms, headlines, or the latest bestsellers. Yet, across the U.S., there are millions of adults who have difficulty reading. This hour, we find out why. We talk with literacy experts and advocates, and we also hear from you. Later in the hour, we hear about controversy in Killingly, Connecticut over a school mascot that Native Americans groups in Connecticut say is offensive. Connecticut Public’s Frankie Graziano will join us for more.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resources mentioned in this episode:Cultural and Health Literacy Considerations with Diabetes: An AADE Practice Paper - https://www.diabeteseducator.org/docs/default-source/practice/educator-tools/cultural-and-health-literacy-considerations-with-diabetes.pdf?sfvrsn=2AADE health literacy and cultural competency resources – www.DiabetesEducator.org/CulturalCompetencyFormal Methods to Asses Health LiteracyDiabetes Numeracy Test (DNT) – short 5 item or 15 item long version - https://healthliteracy.bu.edu/documents/43/Diabetes%20Numeracy%20Test%20Eng.pdfRapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) - 5 minutes - http://www.impact-information.com/impactinfo/newsletter/realm.pdfBrief Health Literacy (5 minutes) and Brief Print Health Literacy - 5 minutes - https://healthliteracy.bu.edu/brief

Literacy. It's something many of us take for granted. The ability to read health forms, headlines, or the latest bestsellers. Yet, across the U.S., there are millions of adults who have difficulty reading. This hour, we find out why. We talk with literacy experts and advocates, and we also hear from you.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.