Why Is Literacy Important?
The
Literacy Place: Sep 2019
Literacy
is important because it is the foundation upon which people are able to
interact with the world, educate themselves, and thus contribute to society as
well as their own well being.
This
is a brief interview from one of our tutors, Mark
Hurych. He is a retired teacher who is very passionate about helping others
improve their literacy skills.
1.
Why do you volunteer your time to help adults with their literacy skills?
“Personally
I find that when I have the opportunity to support someone in meeting their
needs for being able to speak their mind I feel grateful. I feel I am a better
person for it.”
2.
What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a literacy tutor?
“I
guess if your head is in it and your heart is in it, your head and your heart
sort of get paid like this: I tell my students they have to SPEND time and PAY
attention to improve their
skill sets. In the end I feel like I'm paid in full.”
“In
conclusion, adult learners, and the need for improved adult literacy, deserve
our attention and efforts because these people deserve the opportunity not just
to survive, but to flourish!
