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| Guide for Training Adult Literacy Tutors | Log on and Learn | Health Literacy |
Guide For Training Adult Literacy Tutors
►The Guide is currently under revision. Check back in a few months for information on the updated version.
LVNJ has created a new streamlined curriculum that prepares volunteers to tutor both Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language students. Literacy organizations in 21 states have adopted this 15 hour training model.
Pricing:
$265 plus shipping costs for 1 complete set.
$100 plus shipping for each additional set.
To order:
To order the Guide for Training or to learn more, contact
our office at (908) 203-4582 or email .
The complete set includes:The Guide for Training Adult Literacy Tutors, reproducible copies of all handouts and overheads, and a CD containing handouts and overheads.
Click here to read the Detailed Workshop Overview
Click here to read feedback on the training guide.
Log on and Learn
LVNJ provides training to adult literacy programs committed to improving students' computer literacy and incorporating computer technology into learning sessions. Our resource guide, Log on and Learn is designed for adult literacy instructors and students.
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Click here to download a copy of Log on and Learn (pdf files).
Click here to download a version of Log on and Learn for Windows Vista (pdf files).
To order:
Log on and Learn: A Resource Manual for Adult Literacy Students and Instructors is available to purchase at cost from LVNJ. To place an order, contact our office:(908) 203-4582 or write to .
| Health Literacy
VNJ has taken a leadership role in raising awareness about the impact of low health literacy on both individuals and the health care system. Health care providers and public health educators from around the state attend our health literacy workshops that focus on ways to improve communication with low literate patients. LVNJ has also created a two-hour workshop and resource guide for tutors interested in incorporating health literacy topics into their tutoring sessions. |
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If you would like additional information or to arrange a health literacy workshop at your facility, please contact our office at (908) 203-4582 or write
Click here to read the overview of "Just What the Doctor Ordered?" Click here to read comments about the health literacy workshop for tutors. |
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how pleased we are with the new curriculum Literacy Volunteers of New Jersey has offered. In my opinion, this is one of the best investments this organization had made during my tenure. I found it concise, well organized, professional, well written, and user friendly. It keeps all of the tried and true techniques that we love about Literacy Volunteers intact. Your curriculum just organizes it in such a fashion that the volunteer trainee understands more easily.
- Program Director, Literacy Volunteers of Eastern Connecticut
Tutors and students alike come to our program with a wealth of knowledge. This training model makes it clear to volunteers that adult learners can build on their existing skills in listening, speaking, reading or writing while being tutored to speak English or read for the first time. Rather than feeling uncertain, this sequential training model gives new volunteers the assurance that, ‘I can tutor!’”
-Connie Schwein, 25 years experience as Master Trainer and tutor
I couldn't wait to apply the techniques suggested during your presentation, mainly using the computer as a learning/teaching tool. The session was tailor-made for a situation I have with a student who only wants to learn to read so he can pass the driver's license exam. But I want him to reach higher. The manual that you passed out is so much easier to read than those thick manuals. I will take a three pronged approach with my student, hopefully simultaneously: Learn computer basics, learn to read, study for the exam on-line. I have an extra laptop which I will bring to class for his use. Thanks for a great session.
- Harry Vick, Tutor, LV-Union County tutor
Comments: Health Literacy for Tutors
I found your talk and handouts to be quite informative and, as a result of your encouragement, now include health literacy topics in my lessons on a regular basis....All of my students have enthusiastically responded to a health component to each class! In reviewing your materials with my students I discovered that many of them, even the most advanced, were incorrectly following dosage instructions for prescription and over-the-counter medications! The skills and knowledge that my students are developing will enable them to improve their health and the health of their families.
Victoria Lawer, Tutor, LV-Mercer County
Your presentation was informative and comprehensive. I learned so much and am highly motivated to use your materials with all of my students. It is critical that literacy classes include health literacy. Thank you so much.
- LV Tutor
This was excellent. It was well paced and just interactive enough to keep everyone involved. We will use a great deal of these resources in our conversation groups.
- LV Tutor
