Educational Methodologies of Personal Finance
    Author: National Financial Educators Council
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Collection
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    This guide presents research-based design principles for developing financial literacy instructional materials.
    2024 STAR Research Review
    Author: John Sabatini, PhD and Elizabeth L. Tighe, PhD
    Subject Area: LINCS Resources, Reading
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Collection
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    The overarching goal of the research review is to update the STudent Achievement in Reading (STAR) community on evidence-based reading research that may inform the STAR training or practitioners’ instructional approaches. This thematic synthesis reviews selected studies on comprehension development. One set of studies focused on foundational reading skills, such as decoding, vocabulary, and morphology, which are crucial for basic or functional reading comprehension. Another set of studies stressed the importance of developing higher-order comprehension skills necessary to becoming a proficient academic reader. This is achieved by having students engage in complex literacy tasks or by providing support while monitoring their engagement and well-being.  This research review provides an overview of recent research conducted in each of these areas, enriching STAR’s evidence-based reading practices and contributing to a richer framework in support of adult literacy development.
    Benefits and Uses
    The STAR Research Synthesis provides the field with up-to-date information on promising practices, challenges, and new developments in the science of reading that adult education instructors and administrators can use in EBRI implementation.
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    Publication Year
    2024
    Fostering Metacognitive Skills and Critical Thinking in Your Classroom

    Abstract:

    Are you teaching your students to think about their thinking? Are you giving them opportunities to build their critical thinking skills to problem solve? Let’s have fun together discovering metacognition activities, strategies, and lessons to build important thinking skills for success in class and in life. Teaching critical thinking is good for ALL students and especially important in reaching those with learning difficulties.
    Essential Education Professional Development Scope and Sequence
    Author: Dan Griffith and Essential Education Staff
    Material Type: Other, Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    The College of Southern Idaho uses the Motivating the Adult Learner module provided by Essential Education to support onboarding of new instructors.
    The NYSED Teacher Leader Project: Lessons Learned in Teacher Development
    Author: Mark Trushkowsky, Eric Appleton, Patricia Helmuth
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Since 2014, the CUNY Adult Literacy/HSE Program has collaborated with the NYS Department of Education to create the NYSED Teacher Leader Initiative. This project has developed a community of teacher leaders across the state, dedicated to improving teaching practice in our field. These teacher leaders bring our training to educators in their regions, and develop resources and projects of their own. This workshop provides an overview and answers questions about the initiative. We'll use the voices of the NYSED Teacher Leaders themselves to reflect on the lessons we've learned about effective, ongoing, and engaging teacher development. This workshop is for teachers, administrators, state education directors - anyone interested in the resources developed and the lessons learned through this initiative. All materials from this workshop are available at bit.ly/COABE2018CUNY  
    COABE 2018 Presentation: English Language Proficiency Standards
    Author: Marcela Movit
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    While the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) prepare students for academic and workforce success, they provide limited support for students who are not proficient in English and need additional language support. The English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards for Adult Education (AE) can help career and technical education administrators and educators ensure that their English language learners (ELLs) receive the focused and effective instruction they need to meet the CCRS. This session will examine why the ELP standards for AE were developed and how adult education teachers can use them in their classrooms to ensure that ELLs have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
    Advocacy _ Building a Network that Engages Community, Staff, and Students
    Author: Jody Angelone, Susan Sheehan
    Subject Area: Advocacy, Reading, Writing
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    In this session, the presenters will share ways you can engage your community, staff, and students in promoting adult education and impacting important legislative discussions. In addition to providing an overview of the national Educate & Elevate campaign, presenters will provide some basic advocacy information and share practical ways that instructors can incorporate advocacy in their classrooms and become better advocates for their students. They will share how adult education teachers can engage students in advocacy through a series of classroom taught lessons, class outings, service projects, and volunteer work.  Presenters will provide participants with resources and examples of advocacy activities and events that can be replicated in the ABE and ESOL classrooms. Opportunity to ask questions and share ideas.
    Computer-assisted Instruction for Work-related Basic Reading and Numeracy
    Author: Notre Dame Education Center Lawrence, Massachusetts
    Material Type: Video
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Computer-assisted Instruction for Work-related Basic Reading and Numeracy includes two short, free, basic reading and numeracy professional development videos for teachers. Students preparing to be nursing assistants are shown in a computer lab using KeyTrain computer-assisted instruction software in an authentic class providing basic reading and numeracy.  Interviews provide background on Notre Dame Education Center (NDEC) in Lawrence, Massachusetts, its computer-assisted instruction program, and its related job skills training, work readiness and support services. Computer-assisted instruction coaches discuss the program and how students use the instructional software; and two students discuss how they use computer-assisted instruction at the program and at home. Links to the videos and a document that shows which math and reading skills in the curriculum are used by nursing assistants will be found at http://www.mlots.org/?page_id=61