Adult Literacy | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesMonitoringWritingSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrative

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individua
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareMulti-media educational softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Computer data input scannersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsOverhead data projectorsPersonal computersSound systemsTablet computersTelevision monitorsVideo cassette recorders VCRVideoconferencing equipmentWireless presenters

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-3011.00	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex learner needs — diagnose and resolve autonomously by applying critical thinking and problem-sensitivity across mixed-ability adult education cohorts without supervisory direction.
Full instructional scope — deliver independently across ABE, adult secondary, and ESL program levels, flexibly shifting methods based on real-time learner response.
Non-routine student challenges — address through nuanced judgment and decision-making, drawing on deep knowledge of English language acquisition and adult learning theory.
Individualized and group instruction — design and execute simultaneously, balancing small-group differentiation with whole-class activities in a high-enrollment adult learning program.
Inductive and deductive reasoning tasks — scaffold explicitly for adult learners preparing for equivalency examinations or workforce entry in a secondary education program.
Technology integration — curate and deploy web-based, multimedia, and computer-based platforms strategically to meet diverse modality needs across an adult education curriculum.
Social perceptiveness — apply continuously to detect shifts in student motivation, cultural dynamics, and interpersonal tensions, adjusting classroom climate interventions accordingly.
Oral expression and speech clarity — model and coach systematically in ESL and oral communication modules, providing detailed corrective feedback tied to learner proficiency benchmarks.
Program-wide instructional continuity — coordinate with colleagues and administrators to ensure cohesive learning sequences across course levels in an adult education department.
Evidence-based instructional improvement — gather, analyze, and act on student performance data to refine lesson design and intervention strategies across a full program cycle.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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