adult literacy teacher

Adult literacy teachers instruct adult students, including recent immigrants and early school leavers, in basic reading and writing skills, usually on primary school level. Adult literacy teachers involve the students in the planning and executing of their reading activities, and assess and evaluate them individually through assignments and examinations.

ESCO Code

2352.1.1

NACE Code

85.59 - Other education n.e.c.

Alternative Labels

teacher of adult literacy and numeracy

adult literacy instructor

instructor in adult literacy and numeracy

adult literacy lecturer

skills for life teacher

adult literacy and numeracy instructor

literacy tutor

teacher of adult literacy

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt teaching to student's capabilities adapt teaching to target group apply intercultural teaching strategies apply teaching strategies assess students assist students in their learning consult students on learning content demonstrate when teaching encourage students to acknowledge their achievements give constructive feedback guarantee students' safety liaise with educational support staff manage student relationships perform classroom management prepare lesson content provide lesson materials show consideration for student's situation teach basic numeracy skills teach literacy as a social practice teach reading strategies teach writing use pedagogic strategies for creativity

Essential Knowledge

adult education assessment processes curriculum objectives instructional strategies learning difficulties

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on lesson plans assign homework assist in the organisation of school events assist students with equipment construct individual learning plans develop learning curriculum facilitate teamwork between students manage resources for educational purposes provide immigration advice teach digital literacy teach speed reading work with virtual learning environments

Optional Knowledge

Computer Assisted Language Learning mathematics teamwork principles

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/02f1ae71-f89c-47b7-af2c-50d7ab1d9b8a

Status

released

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