Hello Valley,

There is a Learning to Learn curriculum designed for community  
colleges that some adult secondary education programs have found  
useful.  It is not specifically designed for ELLs, but some of the  
strategies could be adapted.

http://www.learningtolearn.com/LTLHome.html

David J. Rosen
djrosen at comcast.net


On Sep 18, 2006, at 6:46 PM, Valley Peters wrote:


> Dear Colleagues,

> I'm interested in adding a component to our curriculum that  

> strengthens English Language Learner's  skills in "learning to  

> learn."  Do any of you know of any programs where they have  

> developed such a thing?  When I worked in an EFL setting in Japan  

> we used a language learning notebook, discussed and reinforced  

> behaviors for successful language learning, and gained student  

> feedback on what helped/what hindered their learning.   We often  

> use learning styles inventories with Native English Speakers, but  

> to my knowledge one has not be simplified for use with ELLs.  I'd  

> be curious to hear how others may be incorporating these kinds of  

> activities into their programs.

>

> Any ideas or sharing of experiences would be appreciated!

>

> Valley Peters

> Director of Adult Services

> valleypeters at tetonliteracy.org

> 307.733.9242

>

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David J. Rosen
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