Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id KAA23578; Mon, 3 Jul 2000 10:03:35 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 10:03:35 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <s9606464.075@jsi.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Andy Nash" <andy_nash@jsi.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:4624] Re: Adult ESL Vision Statement X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise 5.2 Status: O Content-Length: 886 Lines: 18 In case it's not too late, I'd like to suggest that, under "definitions of literacy," in the Adult ESL vision statement, there be specific mention of Equipped for the Future's definition of literacy, which includes communication, decision-making, interpersonal, and lifelong learning skills. This expanded notion of literacy is relevant to EAL adults because it promotes access to a broader range of skills for all adults. It suggests that, in order to reach their own goals, immigrant adults may need skills other than communication skills (advocacy, research, technology, etc.) and that native-born adults may need some of those skills that are traditionally reserved for EAL (listening, working across difference, etc.). If you'd like to know more about EFF, you can go to www.nifl.gov/lincs/collections/eff for information and resources. Andy Nash NELRC/World Education EFF staff
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