Hello everyone,
Just a reminder that this Friday is the last day to sign up for the online short-course for instructors "Young Adult Education: Strategies and Materials" hosted by ProLiteracy America. See below for details on this course and it's companion course for program administrators: "Young Adult Education: Program Design." 
Stephanie Korber from the Center for Literacy will facilitate both courses, drawing on the Center's pioneering initiative in serving out-of-school youth reading at the beginning and pre-intermediate literacy levels. 
Hope to see you there!
All the best,
Jane

Jane Greiner
Professional Development Coordinator
ProLiteracy America
jgreiner at proliteracy.org
315.422.9121 ext. 283
 
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Young Adult Education: Strategies and Materials
Topic Area: Online Courses: Serving Young Adults
Course Dates: November 5-16, 2007; Course Webinar November 16, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (EDT). Course materials available November 5.

You may be the last connection between a young adult and a secondary education credential. Are you ready? 

Course Description
Students aged 16-21 years are entering adult education classrooms at an unprecedented rate, and they are changing the classroom dynamics. These students have different expectations than their older counterparts; they are motivated by different goals, gravitate toward different materials, and participate in different activities. What are you doing to accommodate the learning needs of the younger students you see in your classrooms?

This course explores the characteristics of younger students and considers strategies for engaging them in learning. You'll examine the differences between older and younger students and how these differences impact learning. You'll learn how to select materials that pique younger students' interest, create motivating activities, and apply new strategies to your own classroom.

Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:

* Identify both challenging and beneficial characteristics of younger learners

* Determine appropriate materials for younger learners

* Critique lesson plans designed for youth

* Create an activity for a homogenous or heterogeneous age group using youth-friendly materials and strategies

Course Format and Schedule: facilitated, online
During this two-week course you will engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitators and course participants. The course will close with a live Webinar on November 16, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (EDT).

Course Facilitator: Stephanie Korber, Center for Literacy
Estimated Completion Time: 4 hours
Price: $59
Register at: http://www.newreaderspress.com/default.aspx?cat=prof&hid=303&pid=PLASY10F

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Young Adult Education: Program Design
Topic Area: Online Courses: Serving Young Adults
Course Dates: November 26-December 3, 2007; Course Webinar December 3, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (EDT). Course materials available November 26.
Every school day, nearly 7,000 students drop out of high school. Are you ready for them?

Course Description
Students aged 16-21 years are enrolling in adult education programs in increasing numbers, challenging adult literacy program administrators to meet the unique needs of this audience. What impact do younger learners have on your program? Have you made changes to maintain the quality of your program in light of this recent demographic shift? How do you manage finite resources to meet their needs?

In this course, you will think about the benefits and challenges younger learners present for your program. You'll consider how high quality programs adapt to incorporate a younger population, and you'll plan steps to move your program forward.

Objectives
By the end of this course, you will:

* Understand why younger learners are entering adult education programs

* Identify common characteristics of younger learners as related to adult education programming

* Describe quality program models for serving young adult learners

* Describe key decisions for program development

* Name changes to your program that will support high quality service for younger learners

Course Format and Schedule: facilitated, online
During this week-long course you will engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitator and course participants. The course will close with a live Webinar on December 3, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (EDT).

Course Facilitator: Stephanie Korber, Center for Literacy
Estimated Completion Time: 4 hours
Price: $59
Register at: http://www.newreaderspress.com/default.aspx?cat=prof&hid=303&pid=PLASY20F

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To register, click on the links within the descriptions above, OR go to www.proliteracy.org and click on Professional Development. Select the appropriate topic area on the left navigation bar, then select the course title.

Questions? Please call 315-422-9121 ext. 367, or e-mail prodev at proliteracy.org.




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