This article examines the critical need for specialized reading competence development among teachers who work with adult learners, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in adult education contexts. The study explores how metacognitive approaches can enhance teachers' ability to effectively support adult reading development.

: adult education, reading competence, teacher preparation, metacognitive approach, professional development, literacy instruction

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