Listen and Learn: 4 Podcasts for Adult Basic Education and Literacy Educators
Written by Julie Slack, First Literacy Marketing and Communications Director
In today’s fast-paced world, everyone’s juggling packed schedules. For educators in the field of Adult Basic Education (ABE), balancing the demands of teaching and personal life can make it challenging to stay informed, inspired and connected to the field. Podcasts offer a convenient way to hear from experts and can provide valuable insights during a commute, lunch break, or even while making dinner.
To help educators carve out time for learning on the go we’ve rounded up four high-quality podcasts for educators in the field of Adult Basic Education.
1. Literacy Talks
Focus: Deep dive into the science of reading and science of learning.
Why Listen: Practical strategies and powerful insights for teaching literacy to adults and children. Includes tips for teaching students with dyslexia.
2. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy
Focus: Current theory, research, and practice in support of effective literacy instruction.
Why Listen: Delves into practical concepts for enhancing literacy instruction for k-12 and adults.
3. Melissa & Lori Love Literacy
Focus: Literacy experts and teachers share how they are putting the science of reading into practice.
Why Listen: Also offers research and strategies for multilingual learners.
4. Advocast
Focus: Tackles advocacy topics impacting learners, teachers, and administrators in the field of Adult Basic Education.
Why Listen: Shares innovative ideas and resources for students and teachers. Includes tips on how to become a stronger advocate in the field of Adult Basic Education.
The Trickle-Down Effect of Professional Development
Making time for professional development can be challenging but is well worth the effort. Staying up-to-date with the latest teaching techniques, research, and best practices in the field of Adult Basic Education helps ABE educators grow and improve. It also enhances the learning experience for their students, who benefit from the innovative ideas and proven strategies educators put into practice.
Podcasts are just one way to fit professional growth into a busy schedule. If you’re feeling inspired to take a deeper dive into specific topics check out our free professional development workshops or visit our Resources for Educators page.