Context clues are not enough. As we completed another set of presentations I realize the importance of collaboration. I now understand what is expected for the semester plan. I also believe that all of us benefited from ideas that we shared within the classroom discussion after each presentation. While reading the article I realized I was able to connect much of the information with what we in early childhood do to facilitate the whole child.
Adult literacy leads to a good quality of life.
Even if you must work long hours as Gary did. There is a payoff in that you enjoy what you are doing. As I quoted from the article, Yet he is a man whose learning and skills give him the power to live as he chooses and to do work he enjoys after spending years developing his different abilities. That sums up where we all would like to be someday regardless of our occupation. One more thing I would like to add before I submit my miniportfolio.