[NIFL-AALPD:864] Re: experiential learning

From: Bonnie Odiorne (bonniesophia@adelphia.net)
Date: Tue Dec 09 2003 - 08:50:08 EST


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I've found spiritual reflection, particularly on justice and compassion, to
be particularly helpful. In its best sense it helps to "meet students where
they are" and find the words to reach/teach them, using our own
vulnerabilities to reflect theirs.
Warmest Regards,
Bonnie Odiorne Ph.D
Program Faciliator, Adult Education
ABE/ESL Instruction, Integrating Technology



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From: nifl-aalpd@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-aalpd@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of
Eileen Eckert
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 5:20 PM
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Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:862] Re: experiential learning


Jean, you mention that when administrators have bad learning experiences
with languages, they lose respect for the language teachers they supervise.
Jackie, you mentioned using theater work to inform PD practice. I'd like to
read more about how the physical and emotional experiences of conventional
learning and learning "outside the box" inform adult ed and PD. What helps
us get beyond the limitations of current models and definitions to think and
act more creatively?

Eileen


From: bodman@ucc.edu
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Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:861] Re: experiential learning
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 17:04:11 -0500 (EST)

It definitely needs to be renewed and there needs to be some careful
consideration of the language learning experience.  Some of my colleagues
have learned other languages, but their experiences were long ago and
horrible!  Administrators who are subjected to unhappy experiences will lose
respect for the language teachers they supervise.  Let's make sure they get
a wonderful learning experience so they will be enthused about the classes
and teachers they have.

Jean Bodman
Union County College
bodman@ucc.edu
Work: 908-965-6096
Home: 609-695-6567

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