Return-Path: <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f42IDEf13463; Wed, 2 May 2001 14:13:14 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 14:13:14 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <LAW2-F339DLf4bg5Xml0000d6cb@hotmail.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Eileen Eckert" <eileeneckert@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:1550] take responsibility for learning X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 3403 Lines: 62 I've been thinking about Lisa's request that we use the standard "plan" to create a staff development plan for understanding and using EFF. While I recognize the system-wide need to create staff development activities that meet the needs of a number of people, I also observe that most of us work alone or with just a few other people, and we need to have lots of informal learning opportunities. So rather than using the standard "plan," I used "take responsibility for learning" and tried to model using EFF to plan my own learning around EFF and identify what I need from "the system" to meet my goals. Here's the result so far: Standard: Take Responsibility for Learning Components: --Establish learning goals that are based on an understanding of my current and future learning needs. My understanding now is that for programs that are inherently contextual (workplace literacy, family literacy, pre-employment, EL/Civics) it makes sense to focus on the primary role in planning instruction, while for more traditionally academic programs, it makes sense to start with the standards. But, my question is: how can I use EFF to help teachers create learning activities and assessments that fit into the larger picture of student goals and program outcomes? So, that becomes my goal: to use EFF to help teachers create learning activities and assessments that fit into the larger picture of student goals and program outcomes. --Identify own strengths and weaknesses as a learner and seek out opportunities that help build self-concept as a learner. Strengths: I am creative and collaborative, so I work best in discussion with other people to discover ways to approach real classroom challenges. I do great when I can observe a program or teacher and have a discussion about how to apply EFF to actual situations, then have some time to reflect and come back and review. Listservs are okay for this, but real meetings, site visits, and consultations are best. CHALLENGE TO THE SYSTEM: PROVIDE RESOURCES AND STRUCTURE FOR VISITS AND CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN PROGRAMS AND PRACTITIONERS, AND FIND WAYS TO SHARE THE LEARNING. Weaknesses: Creativity can get out of hand--I need reality checks in the form of questions: how does this accomplish your goal, do you have the resources to accomplish this, can you get this done in the time you have, etc. --Become familiar with a range of learning strategies to acquire and retain knowledge. I know about the listserv and about some publications and programs to access. I can also learn more from reading and talking to others in the field. It would help me if there were weekly or monthly posts to the list about learning activities that worked (with the why and how to included), websites or books to check out, and other tips. Regular meetings or discussions with others working with teachers and programs to implement EFF would help too. As I work through this, I realize I can only really use the first 2 or 3 components to plan learning activities. I will have to re-visit them on an ongoing basis, and I can only use the other components as I proceed; I can't anticipate them. I don't know if that helps anyone else recognize their needs, or if it helps trainers plan. Eileen _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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