The Motheread/Fatheread Institute

Student motivation and retention present big challenges in Basic Skills classrooms. Motheread, Inc.has developed a contextual curriculum and interactive training to address these needs. Using adult narratives and children’s literature, the curriculum teaches essential literacy skills utilizing real-life family contexts and adult roles. All 29 lessons are correlated to CASAS competencies and incorporate federally recognized best practices in adult education. Participants completing Institute requirements will be awarded 1.6 CEUs from North Carolina State University.

The Institute addresses a variety of teaching approaches and learning styles. It combines individual assignments, small group work, lecture, and discussion.

• Use of story: thematic analysis.
• Adult classes: use of parent education and literacy development curriculum, instructional techniques, lesson planning, preparation, and presentations
• Evaluation: authentic assessment, student goals, measuring student outcomes, using standardized measures
• Program implementation: start-up, recruitment and retention, program development, and integration of curriculum into existing program structures and requirements.

$675 per person. Fee may be offset for individuals employed by certain agencies. Fees outside of North Carolina may vary.

For information about any training or to arrange a training in your area, contact Ev Machtinger, National Training Coordinator.