Return-Path: <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.0.Beta5/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id IAA10536; Thu, 20 May 1999 08:16:55 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 08:16:55 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <s743c637.070@jsi.com> Errors-To: lmann@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Barbara Garner" <Barbara_Garner@jsi.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:100] Re: training to become literacy teacher X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise 5.2 Status: OR Jeanette, Here are a few other ideas on how to get training to become an adult literacy teacher: Many states have literacy resource centers, many of which offer training; what state do you live in? (So I can provide contact information). You might also think about becoming a volunteer literacy tutor: Literacy Volunteers of America-affiliates and Laubach affiliates offer training to their volunteers. If you have access to the Internet, you might go to the National Institute for Literacy web site, which has links with regional web sites. You can find information on training opportunities there. LINCS@literacy.nifl.gov My personal bias is that we adult literacy teachers should have a solid grounding in reading theory and teaching methodology, whether we get it via traditional university courses or a combination of reading, workshops, etc. So don't discount courses at universities. (I've gotten good reading lists from courses I've never taken, as well!) Barbara Garner NCSALL/ Focus on Basics Boston, MA >>> <JNa8426688@aol.com> 05/19 8:46 PM >>> 5/19/99 I live in the midwest and am very interested in finding out where I can get training to become a literacy teacher or specialist. Right now I am just starting in facilitating "literacy through book arts" workshops. This is an extremely compelling concept, which combines creating a physical book from a single sheet of paper and then writing and illustrating a story within its pages. I've experimented and read and researched on my own. However, I would like to know where to specifically get more literacy training. Thank you. Jeanette Nakada
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