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adult-literacy-teacher Occupational skill for the role 'adult literacy teacher' (also: teacher of adult literacy and numeracy, adult literacy lecturer, skills for life teacher, adult literacy and numeracy instructor, adult literacy instructor, teacher of adult literacy). Use when the user asks for typical adult literacy teacher work such as: Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.; Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.; Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Adult Literacy Teacher

Adult literacy teachers instruct adult students, including recent immigrants and early school leavers, in basic reading and writing skills, usually on primary school level. Adult literacy teachers involve the students in the planning and executing of their reading activities, and assess and evaluate them individually through assignments and examinations.

Core workflow

  1. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  2. Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
  3. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  4. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  5. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
  6. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  7. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  8. Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adapt teaching to student's capabilities
  • adapt teaching to target group
  • adult education
  • apply intercultural teaching strategies
  • apply teaching strategies
  • assess students
  • assessment processes
  • assist students in their learning
  • consult students on learning content
  • curriculum objectives
  • demonstrate when teaching
  • encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
  • give constructive feedback
  • guarantee students' safety
  • instructional strategies

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/02f1ae71-f89c-47b7-af2c-50d7ab1d9b8a), ONET 30.3 (25-3011.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*