Ruth C's Legacy

Ruth Johnson Colvin was a visionary and adult literacy pioneer. In 1962, she founded the non-profit organization Literacy Volunteers of America, now called ProLiteracy Worldwide.

Ruth had a mission to give low-literate adults a newfound sense of self-worth by teaching them to read. She immersed herself in the world of literacy. When no one else would, she found a way to organize an adult literacy movement from her
basement using an old broken refrigerator to store her learning library.

Pro Literacy is now the largest nonprofit adult literacy organization in the country. Ruth John Colvin passed away August 18, 2024, at age 107.

Literacy for Adults in Brevard is affiliated with Pro Literacy and for the second time has
received the Literacy Opportunity Grant to support literacy in Brevard County.
Learn more about how one woman changed history on Pro Literacy’s site: proliteracy.org.

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A Recipe for Lesson Planning 

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Lesson plans begin with the learning objectives for the lesson – what the adult learner is expected to learn and be able to do as a result of the lesson. Objectives help the learner make progress toward the goals they have articulated.

 

The  lesson plan lists the resources, learning activities, specific instructions, and strategies utilized in the lesson that support the learner’s achievement of their objectives. This learner-center approach creates a more cohesive, intentional learning experience for adult learners.

 

After class, the tutor annotates the plan indicating what activities they completed, and if they met the objectives. Each lesson assesses the learner’s progress toward their goals. The tutor's notes allow for ongoing tracking of progress and facilitate more effective lesson planning, making adjustments to better align with the learner's current needs and progress trajectory.

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The Laubach Way to Reading Series includes separate "Checkups" to be administered upon completion of each book. These Checkups allow tutors to gauge a learner's readiness to advance to the next level. These assessments help determine if foundational skills have been mastered or if more time and support are needed in certain areas. Each skill book has instructions for administering Checkups. More information is available online at: proliteracy.com.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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• March: Tutor Appreciation month

• April 15: JMcLaughlin fundraiser

• May 13: Pizza Gallery fundraiser

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President’s Corner:

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Literacy for Adults Tutors are our most valuable asset and we are making March "Tutor Appreciation Month".

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Look for our traveling display at Brevard Libraries; which started in January, we will be at DeGroodt Library and will change each month to a new county library. • Thank you to all for your continued support. • Read, Rise and Thrive!

 

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WHY TEACH WRITING TO ADULT LEARNERS?

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The pervasiveness of writing in daily life underscores the need to focus on helping adults become confident writers. Through writing, we make our thinking visible. Writing helps us clarify ideas, solve problems, and understand our world. Writing is the currency of the work place. With writing, we can leave our mark on the world.

 

Resources Chat GPT Use Chat GPT to develop lessons and reading material for learner. There is no need to create an account or log in. Simply copy and paste reading material to this AI tool and ask that the material be rewritten at appropriate level for learner. Give Chat GPT a list of words and ask it to write a story or article on a topic using these words at learner’s level. Full Circle Language Newsletter Visit the Full Circle Language Learning and Teaching Full Circle Language Learning and Teaching website and sign up for this informative newsletter on adult education. Create a Jeopardy Game Games are a great way to turn work into play. Visit JeopardyLabs and create your own game or choose from their vast collection. Tip Sheet Reading Remediation for Older Students and Adults is a Tip Sheet if you’re trying to Understanding Learning Difficulties. Quotes “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin “Don’t let a fear of failure keep you from trying new things or chasing your dreams.”—Mel Robbins

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Currently, we have thirteen (13) learners waiting for a tutor. could you consider becoming a LAB tutor?

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Contact Literacy for Adults in Brevard at on the Get Involved page on our website, LABFL.org. You could experience the satisfaction of helping adults gain the skills and information they need to reach their personal goals.

 

Donations allow LAB to continue to provide free services to our learners and can be done online. Your support is needed to purchase reading materials for learners, training materials for tutors and evaluators, and all the necessary administrative costs. Reading opens the world to learners. If you can, please donate today.

 

Know someone who could benefit from free, one-on-one English reading or GED preparation lessons? Lessons take place at a local library near the learner. Have them contact Literacy for Adults in Brevard, CALL 321-301-4496, or VISIT WWW.LABFL.ORG