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 g3NMKPu01371; Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:20:25 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:20:25 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <003301c1eb15$f6d6d700$0b00a8c0@cbnn.net> 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: "Joan Allen" <joana@cbnn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2118] EFF Classroom X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; Status: O Content-Length: 4117 Lines: 100 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0016_01C1EAD6.EF8A3E40 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Since becoming involved with EFF as an ESL Teacher and now as a = facilitator and technical assistant for the assesment project, I am = continually being encouraged by what I see happening in EFF classrooms = all across the country. So, what's my definition of an "EFF classroom"? = Usually EFF is a very evolutionary type of process- it happens step by = step as we understand more about the program practices and the parts of = the framework and how they can really affect our teaching and learning. = So, an EFF classroom might be one where the teaching and learning is = intentionally purposeful (has meaning for the learner-learner centered), = contextual (learners learn and practice skills in real life contexts), = and constructivist (learners reflect on prior knowledge to build new = knowledge and understanding). The EFF framework then provides us with = the tools to carry out those practices. What I have observed in classrooms where this is happening is: 1. Students are coming to class more consistantly because they see that = the time spent there is meeting their needs. 2. Teachers are more motivated because the students are engaged and = taking responsibility for their learning. 3. Teachers are talking more with other teachers sharing ideas, = challenges and friendships. 4. Increased vision and unity in programs, resulting in desired = outcomes. 5. "Alive" classrooms contribute to "alive" programs and life reproduces = life!!! Joani Allen EFF Trainer Othello, Washington =20 ------=_NextPart_000_0016_01C1EAD6.EF8A3E40 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D"text/html; = charset=3Diso-8859-1"> <META content=3D"MSHTML 6.00.2600.0" name=3DGENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=3D#c0c0c0> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Since becoming involved with EFF as an ESL Teacher = and now as=20 a facilitator and technical assistant for the assesment project, I = am=20 continually being encouraged by what I see happening in EFF classrooms = all=20 across the country. So, what's my definition of an "EFF = classroom"?=20 Usually EFF is a very evolutionary type of process- it happens step by = step as=20 we understand more about the program practices and the parts of the = framework=20 and how they can really affect our teaching and learning. = </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>So, an EFF classroom might be one where the = teaching and=20 learning is intentionally purposeful (has meaning for the = learner-learner=20 centered), contextual (learners learn and practice skills in real life=20 contexts), and constructivist (learners reflect on prior knowledge to = build new=20 knowledge and understanding). The EFF framework then provides us with = the tools=20 to carry out those practices.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>What I have observed in classrooms where this is = happening=20 is:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>1. Students are coming to class more consistantly = because they=20 see that the time spent there is meeting their needs.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>2. Teachers are more motivated because the students = are=20 engaged and taking responsibility for their learning.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>3. Teachers are talking more with other teachers = sharing=20 ideas, challenges and friendships.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>4. Increased vision and unity in programs, resulting = in=20 desired outcomes.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>5. "Alive" classrooms contribute to "alive" programs = and life=20 reproduces life!!!</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Joani Allen</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>EFF Trainer</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Othello, = Washington</FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML> ------=_NextPart_000_0016_01C1EAD6.EF8A3E40--
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