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Want to ask a question?

Need some help or want some new ideas for your literacy program?

Got some feedback or have a request for a What Leaders Need session or for the conference?

Drop by this virtual session and chat with Steve Banta, Literacy Texas Executive Director, and Kathryn Bauchelle, Communications and Training Specialist.

Join us online on Wednesday, September 27, any time between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. We’re looking forward to sharing a cup of (virtual) coffee with you and seeing where the conversation takes us!

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Adults only?

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“Andragogy” and “pedagogy” can seem like niche academic words – does the difference between them really matter?

At the recent South Plains Literacy Symposium, one of the most popular breakout sessions was A is for Adult: An Introduction to Andragogy. The session was an in-depth exploration of some of the major tenets of teaching adults, and some of the motivators, barriers, and drivers of persistence specific to adults.

And we say, hallelujah!

Too often, our field has taken the approach that “teaching is teaching” – and assumed that someone with experience teaching children must automatically also be able to teach adults effectively. Of course, that’s sometimes true – but it’s far from automatic. 

So what are the key differences?

Malcolm Knowles is one of the foremost experts in this area, and he’s broken his definitions down into five assumptions and four principles. Let’s take a look.

Knowles' 5 Assumptions of Adult Learners

1. Self-Concept
People become more self-directed as they age and mature.

2. Adult Learner Experience
People gain practical and theoretical experience as they age, and bring it to the learning process.

3. Readiness to Learn
Adults have a strong motivation to learn things that help them accomplish relevant tasks and gain practical skills.

4. Orientation to Learning
Adult learners are motivated to solve problems, moving from “knowing about” a topic to “knowing how” to do a specific task.

5. Motivation to Learn
Motivation for adults is usually internal, rather than external – and motivations are individual for each learner.

Knowles' 4 Principles of Andragogy

  1. Adults need to know why they need to learn something.
  2. Adults need to learn experientially – by doing.
  3. Adults approach learning as problem-solving.
  4. Adults learn best when the topic is of immediate value.

 

So much changes for us as we age – in both our bodies and our minds.

Doesn’t it make sense for the way we’re taught to change as well?

Find resources to help you explore andragogy – and build it into your literacy program – in our Resources library.

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2024 Literacy Texas Annual Conference

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The Literacy Texas Annual Conference is THE event for educators, nonprofit administrators, and organizations working with literacy in Texas. Learn about the latest research in the literacy field. Rub shoulders with experts and connect with like-minded people. Most importantly, leave with the tools, relationships, and inspiration you need to continue making a difference.

SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Literacy Texas Annual Conference:

Monday, July 29 – Arrival, check-in, exhibitor set-up, VIP Reception & Exhibitor Grand Opening
Tuesday, July 30 – Conference Day 1
Wednesday, July 31 – Conference Day 2

The theme of the 2024 conference is “Literacy and Beyond”, and our hashtag will be #LitTX24.

Find everything you need to know about Literacy Texas annual conferences here.

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Coffee With Literacy Texas

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We’re trying something new!

Want to ask a question? Need some help or want some new ideas for your literacy program? Got some feedback or have a request for a What Leaders Need session or for the conference? Drop by this virtual session and chat with Steve Banta, Literacy Texas Executive Director, and Kathryn Bauchelle, Communications and Training Specialist.

Join us online on Wednesday, April 12, any time between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. We’re looking forward to sharing a cup of (virtual) coffee with you and seeing where the conversation takes us!

 

Introduction to I2O + NEW Employability Soft Skills module

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It’s a new year, and thanks to sponsorship from TCALL, the Intake to Outcomes (I2O) online instructor training platform is available to Texas Literacy nonprofits for another year. Read more about I2O here.

Join us for one or both parts of this special two-part introductory session:

Introduction to I2O + NEW Employability Soft Skills module

This online session will be held on Tuesday, January 17, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
10:00 am – 10:30 am – General introduction to the I2O online training platform.
10:30 am – 11:00 am – Specific focus on the brand new module, “Employability Soft Skills.”

Register for this session by emailing Kathryn Bauchelle: [email protected]

Special thanks to:

Literacy New York

TCALL

The Texas Workforce Commission

See the whole calendar of Literacy Texas training sessions.

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Coffee With Literacy Texas

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Meant to come and missed out? Look for other sessions coming up in the calendar!

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We’re trying something new!

Want to ask a question? Need some help or want some new ideas for your literacy program? Got some feedback or have a request for a What Leaders Need session or for the conference? Drop by this virtual session and chat with Steve Banta, Literacy Texas Executive Director, and Kathryn Bauchelle, Communications and Training Specialist.

Join us online on Thursday, January 12, any time between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. We’re looking forward to sharing a cup of (virtual) coffee with you and seeing where the conversation takes us!

 

2023 Literacy Texas Annual Conference

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The Literacy Texas Annual Conference is THE event for educators, nonprofit administrators, and organizations working with literacy in Texas. Learn about the latest research in the literacy field. Rub shoulders with experts and connect with like-minded people. Most importantly, leave with the tools, relationships, and inspiration you need to continue making a difference.

Dates for the 2023 Literacy Texas Annual Conference:

Monday, July 31 – Arrival, check-in, exhibitor set-up, VIP Reception & Exhibitor Grand Opening
Tuesday, August 1 – Conference Day 1
Wednesday, August 2 – Conference Day 2

The theme of the 2023 conference is “Literacy Unleashed” and our hashtag is #LitTX23.

Find everything you need to know about this year’s annual conference here.

The 2023 conference is SOLD OUT. Get 2024 on your calendar now!

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