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Review this chart which shows the differences and similarities between Adult Literacy at the Central Library and Oak View Literacy at the Oak View Branch Library.
Central Library Training Workshop Topics and Materials
| Topics & Material Covered in the Workshop |
| Techniques for Adult Literacy Instruction: Language Experience Approach, Phonics, Word Patterns, and Sight Words |
| Comprehension/Critical Thinking: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Writing |
| Setting Goals and Lesson Planning: Cultural Differences, Goal Setting, Planning Lessons, and The First Meeting |
| Grammar and Activities: A variety of games, additional techniques, and activities for tutoring sessions |
| Materials: READ manual, Training Binder, and the literacy resource collection |
Oak View Training Workshop Topics and Materials
| Topics & Material Covered in the Workshop |
| Communicative Approach: Listening Comprehension, Speaking Skills, and Survival Skills |
| Techniques for Adult Literacy Instruction: Language Experience Approach, Phonics, Word Patterns, Using Children’s Books with Adult Learners, and Sight Words |
| Setting Goals and Lesson Planning: Cultural Differences, Goal Setting, Planning Lessons, and The First Meeting |
| Grammar and Activities: A variety of games, additional techniques, and activities for tutoring sessions |
| Materials: Teaching Adults, an ESL Resource Book, and Training Binder |
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