Dear colleagues,

 

We’re excited about sharing our high-quality trainings in a new way with adult educators. We hope that you’ll join us online in exploring evidence-based practices that you can use in your programs and instruction. Although not specific to learning disabilities, the reading course may be of interest to list subscribers.

 

See the course descriptions and registration information below for:

*         Research-based Strategies and Models for Adult Transitions to Postsecondary Education

*         Study Circle: Research-based Adult Reading Instruction

 

Please contact me directly with questions.

Kaye

 

Kaye Beall

Project Director

World Education

765-717-3942

kaye_beall at worlded.org

www.worlded.org <http://www.worlded.org/>  

 



Research-based Strategies and Models for Adult Transitions to Postsecondary Education

Course Dates: April 11–June 5, 2008

Course Description 
Participants will read and discuss the research on the changing workforce and examine the reasons why adult learners need to go beyond the GED and English language study to advance their earning potential. Participants will also learn about the challenges facing adult students in postsecondary education and investigate strategies and program models that support adult transitions to postsecondary education. Throughout the course, participants will gather local and regional data on the labor market, educational needs, and academic programs and support services offered by area colleges to guide future program development and planning.  

Course Format and Schedule: facilitated, online

During this eight-week course, you will engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitator and course participants. An opening teleconference is scheduled for April 17, 2008, 1 pm or 7 pm EDT

Syllabus: Download a detailed Course Overview at http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/pdf/ct_overview.pdf 

Course Facilitator: Sandy Goodman 

Estimated Completion Time: 24 hours

Fee: $149.00

Registration: Complete and return the registration form, which you can download at http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/pdf/ct_registration.pdf.  Payment must be received prior to enrollment.  Registration is limited to 20 participants.

Cancellation policy: World Education reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of registrants is not met by April 4, 2008

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Study Circle: Research-based Adult Reading Instruction

Course Dates: April 11–June 12, 2008

Course Description 
The Research-based Adult Reading Instruction Study Circle is designed to engage practitioners of adult basic education (ABE), adult secondary education (ASE), and English-for-speakers-of‐other-languages (ESOL) in discussing theories and concepts related to reading instruction. Questions about what research says about teaching adults how to read are particularly relevant as programs and teachers struggle with choosing the most effective ways to develop adults’ reading skills.

Course Format and Schedule: facilitated, online

During this eight-week course, you will work on team projects, engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitator and course participants. Chats are scheduled for April 24, May 15, and June 5 at 12:30–1:30 pm or 1:30–2:30 pm EDT

Syllabus: Download detailed Course Overview at http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/pdf/reading_sc_overview.pdf 

Course Facilitator: Kaye Beall 

Estimated Completion Time: 24 hours

Fee: $149.00

Registration: and return the registration form, which you can download at http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/pdf/reading_reg.pdf. Payment must be received prior to enrollment. Registration is limited to 20 participants.

Cancellation policy: World Education reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of registrants is not met by April 4, 2008. 

 

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