Language Learners: The Learner/Tutor Relationship

Authors

Jill Castek, Portland State UniversityFollow
Gloria Jacobs, Portland State UniversityFollow
Kimberly D. Pendell, Portland State UniversityFollow
Drew Pizzolato, Portland State University
Stephen Reder, Portland State UniversityFollow
Elizabeth Withers, Portland State UniversityFollow

Sponsor

This research was supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to Portland State University (LG-06-11-0340-11).

Document Type

Research Brief

Publication Date

2015

Subjects

Adult literacy, Computer assisted instruction, Digital divide, Tutors and tutoring

Abstract

The Learner/Tutor Relationship brief describes findings that show how tutors who are bilingual are preferred by English language learners, even when they do not speak the learner’s first language. The unique ways that tutors and learners work together in digital literacy acquisition program are featured. The Research Briefs series highlight key findings about how underserved adults acquire digital literacy skills, and include quotes from participants and practitioners. The Briefs are designed to be accessible by practitioners, program administrators, and policy makers to inform and enhance digital literacy programs.

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Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16195

Recommended Citation

Castek, J., Jacobs, G., Pendell, K., Pizzolato, D., Reder S., & Withers, E. (2015). Language Learners: The Learner/Tutor Relationship (Digital Literacy Acquisition in Brief). http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16195