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The video promotes upcoming webinars on diverse topics in adult education. Alisa Belzer moderates as the series editor of ProLiteracy research briefs.
Presenters Paul Jurmo and Judy Mortrude discuss contextualized instruction in adult basic skills development, emphasizing its relevance and drawing on extensive experience and research.
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