Return-Path: <nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h53HZZC12432; Tue, 3 Jun 2003 13:35:35 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 13:35:35 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <DEEPLMJFNHBIDLGLJOAKGEKLCAAA.jfriedman@hcwdp.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Julie Friedman" <jfriedman@hcwdp.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ASSESSMENT:259] Re: Why did you join? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.6604 (9.0.2911.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2266 Lines: 52 please delete me from your e-mail list, jfriedman@hcwdp.org -----Original Message----- From: nifl-assessment@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-assessment@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of ttweeton Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 3:51 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-ASSESSMENT:253] Re: Why did you join? I joined this list because I was presented with the challenge of teaching adult Haitians whose Literacy background is an oral one, who for the most part have never been to school and who in many cases are already in their fifties and older. . It has been an interesting challenge for me to see how effectively I can help them begin to speak and read. I keep trying several different methods and ways of presenting materials to see what works and what doesn't with them and in the meanwhile am developing my own materials. So I am constantly seeking new viewpoints of how this should be approached and what are methods that really work for this type of adult illiterate population. Frankly with this older group, I have big doubts about using phonics. It sounds like a good strategy but in reality..... The younger students(30's and under) seem to understand and grasp the concept but not the older larger group and I don't push the strategy with them. I get blank stares, they see this as being a silly activity as far as any consonant substitution type of activity, and not useful to them. So this is why I have joined this list,..... for information. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Dirose7@aol.com> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-assessment@literacy.nifl.gov> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 10:40 PM Subject: [NIFL-ASSESSMENT:251] Why did you join? > Dear List Participants: > > Just returned from an informative meeting of the NIFL list moderators. I am eager to try to energize activity and dialogue. It would be enormously helpful if you could take a moment and respond to the question: > Why did I join the assessment list? > > Your answers will help generate new topics for discussion and opportunities to exchange ideas and practice about assessment with your colleagues across the country. Thank you for your help and support. > > Best, > Diane Rosenthal > NIFL Assessment Moderator > Executive Director > LVSG > (203)324-5214 >
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