January - May 2004

     The Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant awarded to Dr. Pamela Petty and Dr. Sherry Powers, Literacy Program, Western Kentucky University allowed the establishment of an Adult Literacy Clinic at WKU.  The Adult Literacy Clinic functioned from January 2004 through May 10, 2004 and focused on the particular literacy needs of adult learners in Warren County and surrounding counties.  The Clinic used graduate students enrolled in an adult literacy course specifically designed to prepare them to deliver exemplary literacy instruction, including proper assessments, selection of appropriate materials, and planning individualized literacy learning plans for adult learners at Levels 1 and 2 as defined by the state of Kentucky.  The Dollar General Literacy Foundation made it possible for adult learners to receive scholarships (fee-waivers) and the necessary assessment and learning materials to fit their individual needs. 

Accomplishments

      Development of the Adult Literacy Clinic at Western Kentucky University has had some far reaching benefits to both adult educators and adult learners in the state of Kentucky.  The adult educators represented four counties in Kentucky and over 187 non-literate adults/families.  Eight of those adult literacy learners participated in weekly clinical experiences on Western Kentucky University’s campus in Bowling Green.  Of those eight, one has entered a school to prepare him to be a truck driver, two have passed the GED, three continue to work with one of our adult educators at the Bowling Green Adult Learning Center, and one attended his first college course at the Bowling Green Community College on August 24, 2004.  (see syllabus:  http://www.pampetty.com/520syllabus.htm)

Photo Gallery

Dian shares a favorite read aloud. Folks in Elizabethtown, KY benefit from her expertise and her energy. 

Jackie shares an oldie but a goodie, Stone Soup.
Sue came to class each week with Jackie, driving all the way from Hancock County, Kentucky.  Jackie is the author of the Cornbread and Chicken poetry unit she teaches at her site.
Kay is an adult educator in Franklin, KY.  She is an expert at using book clubs to motivate and instruct her learners.  She rocks.  Michelle teaches at the Bowling Green Adult Learning Center and is the person who was SO helpful in directing adult learners to our clinic.  THANK YOU, Michelle!
Dian works her magic as Lavoy makes huge strides.  Sherry is an adult educator in Cumberland County, KY.  She is always on the cutting edge of adult literacy instruction. 
Tim is now in school to become a truck driver.  Move over!  He is going places.  Everyone should have as much heart as Tim.  Mary is an adult educator at the Bowling Green Adult Learning Center.  She lights up the room when she walks in and her learners LOVE her.  Well, actually, everyone does!
Danny and Tim ready for another session at the WKU Adult Literacy Clinic.  Jackie sports a hat used in a poetry/storytelling exercise she did with her learners.  Minnie Pearl has NOTHING on Jackie! 
Up close of Jackie's creation.  Michelle shares a favorite book. 
Anxious to get ready for another tutoring session.  Tommy is always eager to learn and always ready with a warm smile.
Doris and Danny hard at work.  Doris is one of our technology whizzes! Danny wearing his WKU ball cap for the first time.  He bought the cap two years ago and declared not to wear it until he was officially a WKU student.  Danny attended his first college course on August 24, 2004.  Go Danny! 

Feedback Regarding Adult Literacy Clinic

Received via email 08-25-04:

Hi Pam,

I was just emailing to thank you for the program you provided for the literacy program that included some of the people at Trade School back early this year. My husband goes to reading at Trade School and attended the program at Western you had. He has done so well and is so glad the program is still going at trade school. He thinks highly of you and your program so I just wanted to thank you and that he has the opportunity to continue in his reading.

(name withheld)


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