Adult Learner Mentorship and Tutoring
Project scope
Categories
Leadership Community engagement EducationSkills
adult education goal setting digital technology english language mentorship numeracyThe Community Learning Adult Student Society - Lac La Biche & District aims to enhance the learning experience for adult learners by providing mentorship and tutoring in basic digital technology, English speaking, reading, and numeracy skills. The project involves student participants working closely with adult learners and staff to facilitate skill development in these areas. The primary goal is to empower adult learners by improving their foundational skills, enabling them to engage more effectively in their personal and professional lives. Student participants will also assist in tracking the learners' progress on their individualized learning plans, ensuring that each learner receives tailored support and guidance. This project provides an opportunity for students to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, fostering both academic and personal growth.
Task One
- Meeting with staff and learner(s) to set goals. Help record on learner plan. Set times and place for tutoring or mentoring. Estimate the number of hours requited to master learning goals. Ongoing tracking of learner progress in learning plan
Task Two
- Tutoring and mentoring Learners so student participant reaches 60 hours. The student participant will keep a journal of hours worked and summary of tasks completed.
Task Three
- Update ten Community Learning Board of Director Manuals. Print of copies of information and organize with dividers in binders
Deliverable One
- Work with staff to identify which learners the student would like to tutor.
- Meet with learner to plan learner needs and update or start a learner plan. Establish when and where and how many times the learner with meet
- With support from staff make a plan of what methods you will use to help learner reach goals
Deliverable Two
- Track progress of learner
- A student journal with hours worked and brief summary of tasks completed
Deliverable Three
Ten Community Learning Board of Directors Manuals updated and ready to be given
Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.
Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
Vision:
Changing Lives Through Learning in Connected Communities!
Mission:
To inspire cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships in the community to best serve all
people in a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment that helps reduce their barriers to
employment, and/or increase their skills to fully participate in society.
At the Community Learning Hub, five divisions provide holistic services.
Adult Literacy
Learners are supported in improving foundational skills; reading, writing, document use,
numeracy, computer use, thinking and oral communication.
Conversational English, French, & Spanish
Basic Computer
Senior Tech Time
Language Proficiency
Canadian Citizenship Preparation
Community Literacy
Strategies are used to increase literacy rates in our communities
Community Bookshelf – Used books accepted and free to be picked up
World Book Day – April 23, 2025
Family Literacy Day – January 27, 2025
Earth Day Happenings – April 26, 2025
Keep items out of the landfills – donations accepted of books, food, clothing
housewares etc.
Capacity Building
People from ALL backgrounds are supported to navigate the complex network of community
and government services. A holistic approach allows learners to determine their pathway and
access services to allow positive changes in his/her life.
Leadership & Innovation
Securing partnerships and funding to operate the five divisions.
Food Literacy
This is a multifaceted Division, which includes Stone Soup Food Center, Courses, & Increasing
Food Sustainability.
Portals
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -
Lac la Biche, Alberta, Canada