Civic Literacy, Engagement, and the Humanities | University of Northern Iowa

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: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Student progress — evaluate routinely using formative assessments and provide targeted written and verbal feedback across ABE, secondary, and ESL course levels.
Teaching methods and instructional materials — adapt independently to address varying learner needs and ability levels within a multi-level adult education classroom.
Unit and lesson objectives — design aligned to program standards and communicate clearly to diverse adult learner cohorts with limited supervision.
Balanced instructional programs — plan and conduct independently, integrating lecture, demonstration, discussion, and hands-on investigation within a weekly course schedule.
Computer-based training and multimedia software — select and integrate into lessons to support differentiated instruction in an adult literacy or ESL program.
Learner qualifications and interests — assess systematically through observation and informal interviews to inform individualized instructional decisions in an ongoing course.
Learning strategies — model and teach to adult students persisting through challenging reading and writing tasks in a secondary education preparation program.
Time management practices — apply when juggling simultaneous responsibilities including lesson planning, student conferencing, and program reporting in an adult education center.
Written communication skills — develop in students by designing scaffolded writing tasks appropriate to GED preparation or intermediate ESL proficiency levels.
Student perseverance and goal-setting — foster through regular encouragement conversations and structured reflection activities that prepare adults for post-program educational transition.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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