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 fACJRZ012378; Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:27:35 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:27:35 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <NEBBIEENMLEAOAPCMIAAIEJNCBAA.lvwayne@redsuspenders.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: "Kirk Baker" <lvwayne@redsuspenders.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:1923] Walk-in programs and goal setting X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1391 Lines: 30 A recent article in _EFF Hot Topics_ pointed out that some programs are trying to set individual goals with participants in walk-in programs. This is very interesting, as I have always separated those who participate in short-term walk-in programs from the more traditional LVA enrollees. We have run a walk-in ESL program for migratory agricultural workers for years. State Ed has always been very understanding when we show few post-tests, etc. with these participants, remarking many years ago that they'd rather we have a program that is short on paperwork than not have a program at all. But of course, NRS is not as forgiving, with its measures of percentages making progress, etc. We are also considering ways to better implement EFF in all our programs, still keeping in mind the NYS Learning Standards, of course. The options discussed in the EFF article are not immediately applicable because they assume a long-term commitment to the course of study. We are lucky to get three full months with the majority of attendees in this program. I've been thinking a bi-lingual instructor could provide a 1/2 hour piece on goals each week, with paperwork students could take home if they wish. Have others incorporated EFF goal-setting into walk-in programs, particularly short-term walk-in programs? If so, how, and what successes/obstacles have you faced? Thank you, Kirk:)
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