Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id eALEXt906498; Tue, 21 Nov 2000 09:33:55 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 09:33:55 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <F106i6nx8dyDd3OJXsN00000b35@hotmail.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: "Melanie Danforth" <barranca48@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:5304] Re: curriculum in volunteer tutoring programs X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 1450 Lines: 29 Of those of you who work with volunteer ESL tutoring programs, how do you approach the topic of curriculum? I coordinate a (9-month-old) tutoring program for refugees through a resettlement agency. So far, I have not been offering or suggesting the volunteers a standard curriculum. This is because 1). I haven't found one that I feel comfortable using, 2). there are so many varying needs and levels, 3). money) However, curriculum (of course) can provide structure for inexperienced tutors and for learners, and can ensure that certain things are covered. The way I have dealt with this is to do a very general training, and then meet with the tutors individually before placement--at that time I go over a general plan for the learner(s), using a combination of textbooks and activities. The tutors are pretty much on their own though after that. Note: this program is one-on-one and small group instruction, mainly in the students' homes I would just like to know what other similar programs do about this. Thank you--I'd really appreciate any feedback on this topic! Melanie Siteki ESL Coordinator, Bridge Refugee and Sponsorship Services P.S. This is only one of a million questions I have about volunteer-based tutoring programs--I'll save the others for later! _____________________________________________________________________________________ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
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