Hello, everyone.

 

Recently I wrote that I would be seeking suggestions from you all
regarding topics you would like to see us focus on in the upcoming
months. This targeted discussion could mean a guest facilitator shares
ideas and answers questions on a specific topic. Or it could be a week
or so when some subscribers decide to read a certain article, or view a
short video online and then discuss them as a group.  

 

Last year we had a guest panel discussing managing programs for adult
English language learners, we had an expert on working with literacy
level learners (this one was the most active of the discussions and drew
in the most posters), and we viewed and discussed using videos in the
classroom both at as instructional strategy and as teacher training -
this last was a sort of study circle on line. 

 

Other topics mentioned in the past included learner persistence, use of
technology in professional development, use of technology in learner
instruction, the multilevel classroom, and working with English language
learners in classes with native speakers. Other possible topics of
interest to the field include preparing learners for the workplace or
further study

 

What suggestions do you have for topics? Anything from above? Anything
totally different  from what I wrote?

 

I'd like your input by next Friday, November 13 (!).  There are nearly
1100 of you out there, so I hope to hear from many of  you, including
those who don't often post to the list. What would you like to focus on?

 

Since I have the floor now, I'd also like to remind you to do the
following in your posts: 

1.     Change the subject headings when the topic has migrated off the
original subject.

2.     Make specific reference to how your posting relates to adults
learning English. 

3.    Sign the posts!  

 

Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you. 

Miriam

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Miriam Burt

Moderator, discussion list for adult English language acquisition

mburt at cal.org

 

 

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