Literacy In The News :: Spanning North America
A short film exploring the identities and stories of University Settlement community members studying English as a second language in the Adult Literacy Program accompanied by music and dance. The film is a culmination of a month-long teaching artist residency with four different Adult Literacy classes. "What Matters to Us" is a virtual reimagination and application of Creative Traffic Flow’s project, Duets of Difference.
In this time of heightened xenophobia and political intolerance, The Duets of
Difference project explores how people from different communities
with different life experiences can connect in their differences. Students
in the Adult Literacy program represent many different ages, ethnicities, and
experiences. There were at least 11 different languages spoken amongst the
class. "What Matters to Us" explores differences in family,
relationships, and how to communicate as an English Language Learner.
"Duets of Difference: What Matters to Us"
is made possible by the generous support of the Lower Manhattan Cultural
Council. The Performance Project is supported, in
part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in
partnership with the City Council. New York State Council on the Arts with the
support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. WATCH 01:28
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Contra Costa County Public Library: 2.23.2021 by Jayoung L.
Like
many adults who can speak English but want help with basic reading and writing,
Jayoung asked for help at the library. Below is her story of working with a
tutor.
I
am a newcomer to California. Although I have been living here for 10 years, I
am still struggling with English. Last winter, I went to library and got my
library card. On that day, I met Kate and she led me to the PSC
program. Fortunately, I was matched with Patricia,
who is my tutor.
[Pat]
taught me in a variety ways. One day, she gave me copies of the NY Times and
USA Today to read and discuss. It was a little bit hard for me, but I loved the
conversation with her about the current events of the USA and international
issues. Also, I liked to talk about several issues between South and North
Korea.
It was lucky that I joined the PSC program and met my tutor, Pat. The PSC program provides momentum to encourage me to study English and to get US citizenship. I am pleased to say that meeting Pat is helpful not only for studying English but also understanding life in the USA and building confidence and friendship. READ MORE ➤➤
Gov NT News: 2.23.2021
Recipients
of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award
and the NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards
were honoured virtually today.
Created
in 2002 by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, the NWT Literacy
Awards honour the literacy achievements of youth and adult learners,
exceptional educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory.
The
Council of the Federation Literacy Awards, established in 2004, celebrate the
valuable contributions made by Canadians in the field of literacy, as well as
adult learners who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to literacy. One medal
is awarded in each province or territory every year. READ MORE ➤➤
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