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Utilize Skills Surveys to Better Assess Learner Progress!
With all types of learners, it can be difficult to pinpoint progress towards their goals. How can a tutor keep close tabs on exactly what a learner knows without constantly quizzing them? One method tutors at Washtenaw Literacy have utilized are Skills Surveys. A...
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Presentation slides about Ta-Nehisi Coates’s book about dismantling comfortable myths in exchange for difficult truths. Keywords: February Forum 2025
10 values of American culture are explained. Can be used for reading, writing, or discussion. Keywords: ESL
A list of 101 characteristics of American culture that can be used for reading, writing, or discussion. Keywords: ESL
A list of 13 aspects American culture that can be used for reading, writing, or discussion. Keywords: ESL
Companion Workbook available for learners. Topics of finance provided simply with activities for lessons included. Keywords; money, banking, Financial literacy.
Learner Workbook of basic finance topics complete with lessons and case studies. Teacher’s Guide is also available. Keywords; banking, financial literacy, money.