Simplify. Adults should learn literacy
in many of the same ways as a child would. These are basic building blocks and
should not be skipped, just because they are simplistic. Streamline the
learning process by giving your students the most basic skills so that they
will be prepared for the more complex ones.
Build trust. Because there is such a
social stigma attached to adult illiteracy, you will absolutely have to develop
trust with your students. Do not judge them, do not make them feel stupid, do
not criticize them for mistakes and be patient with them at all times.
Build self
confidence. Build their self confidence. Illiterate adults are often
ashamed of themselves for not knowing how to read or write. Building their
confidence will encourage them to take risks without fear of mistake or
rejection. Doing that is essential to the learning process. When your students
do well, tell them so. When your student makes a mistake, emphasize any way in
which they were right or acting logically before showing them how to do it
correctly.
Foster passion. People who love something
will always put more work into it and do it better at it than those who are
doing something they don’t like. Give your students a reason to love what they
are doing. Men might enjoy being able to read sports stories or game
descriptions, where women might enjoy reading about beauty tips or how to make
their own clothes and accessories.
Build skills
to correct levels. Slowly move them from the basic skills to the higher levels,
as outlined in the teen section. With time they will reach a skill level
appropriate with their age. This will significantly improve their work
prospects as well as their confidence.
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