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Deciphering Informational Text Structure for Adult Learners

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Michigan Adult Education is excited to announce a professional development opportunity specially designed for Michigan adult educators. Our self-paced course is available on the Keywe professional development catalog and aims to provide educators with the tools to help adult learners master informational text skills. The course is free and allows participants to earn 1 SCECH credit when completing the coursework. Throughout the program, educators will learn the importance of explicitly teaching informational text structure, identify ELA College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards that align with these skills, and gain practical strategies to support adult learners in comprehending and engaging with informational text more effectively. This comprehensive exploration of best practices promises to enhance educators' instructional toolkit and impact adult learners' literacy journey across Michigan. Join us in unlocking the keys to informational text proficiency and enroll today to shape the future of adult education in our community! 

By the end of this training, participants should be able to:

  • Explain the importance of explicitly teaching informational text structure to adult learners.
  • Identify the ELA CCR Standards that support and align with informational text structure.
  • Apply strategies to support adult learners in acquiring the skills necessary to work with informational text.

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