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 h9U2qrV06349; Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:52:53 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:52:53 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <4e.23a6583d.2cd1d5d0@aol.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: MWPotts2001@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2593] RE: query X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Mac sub 39 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Status: O Content-Length: 2563 Lines: 88 Thanks to all of you who have responded to George. Here is another response that got lost in cyberspace, so I am posting it for Caroline Beverstock. Subj: Re: [NIFL-4EFF:2589] volunteer-based programs using EFF Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 3:50:59 PM From: Gardenfan To: nifl-4eff@nifl.gov Dear George, Yes, there are programs using EFF with the folks you mention. Here in California there are 20+ library literacy programs using EFF with our range of students. I'm puzzled by your statement, "as a student and tutor-centered program, I've been reluctant to incorporate a more systematic approach, which, I'm assuming, an EFF focus would necessitate." EFF allows us to be more responsive to student direction by being better at understanding our students' goals and making sure, session by session, that the students are using what they are learning and that the instruction is on track for their needs. In my experience, an EFF focus is a student-directed one. For specifics on EFF with particular populations, we probably can link you up with EFF users who are doing that work. Good to know you're thinking with EFF. --Caroline Beverstock Project Read-San Mateo (650) 522-7846 In a message dated 10/28/2003 2:21:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, george.demetrion@lvgh.org writes: Are there folks out there who are utilizing EFF in volunteer tutoring programs that work a lot with beginning level and low intermediate adult literacy students and with beginning and intermediate ESOL students? Our program consists of site-based small group tutoring in those areas. We've used a lot of contextual instructional materials, but, as a student and tutor-centered program, I've been reluctant to incorporate a more systematic approach, which, I'm assuming, an EFF focus would necessitate. Of course, I could pilot this in one or two groups, which I'm going to attempt with an advanced ESOL group. I'm giving thought to offering a several hour EFF workshop in a couple of months. I'm both intrigued and have reservations about pushing the EFF envelope in my program. The issue may be with me as much as the program in that a more structured approach pushes against my grain. Still, there is much with EFF that I think would be of value, but could never realize unless a concerted effort were made. I would appreciate learning from your experiences. Please feel free to make comments off-line if you prefer. George Demetrion Litereracy Volunteers of Greater Hartford george.demetrion@lvgh.org.
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