The World Economic Forum reports that only about half of people are financially literate. For adult learners who struggle with low literacy or do not speak the language and don’t know the financial rules of the country, becoming financially literate can be even more challenging.
Established in 1988 as a grant-making organization, First Literacy has always focused on improving Adult Basic Education in the community. Since First Literacy was created, grant funding initiatives have grown immensely. In 2023, our innovative grant-funded initiatives impacted over 1,200 adult learners throughout Massachusetts.
As education continues to adapt to the wreckage left behind by Covid-19 the hybrid classroom has emerged as a critical tool for teachers in the field of Adult Basic Education. We’ve rounded up some best practices to help educators effectively engage and empower adult learners in the hybrid classroom.
In 2023 we saw a shift from virtual to in person and continued advances in technology that impacted both adult learners and educators. Hybrid classrooms are more common, and the rapid acceleration of AI has created both opportunities and challenges in the field of education.
Adult Basic Education provides adult learners an opportunity to learn and gain important credentials that make it possible to realize a living wage and achieve career goals. Given the diversity in student backgrounds a one size fits all approach generally is not appropriate in the ABE field.
As an Adult Basic Education (ABE) teacher in Massachusetts, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching techniques, technologies, and best practices in the field. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of professional development for ABE teachers and how to find the right opportunities for you.
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