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Professional Development

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    Building a Standards-Based Professional Learning System for Adult Educators
    Author: Beverly Wilson
    Subject Area: Career Pathways
    Program Level: Professional Development, Webinar Materials
    Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategies, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    How do standards help improve teacher effectiveness and guide professional learning? Learn how AZ's Adult Education Professional Learning System (AAEPLS) is designed based on the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning, the AZ Adult Education Teacher Standards, and the AZ Adult Education Content Standards. These sets of standards are used to guide the planning, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning at the state and local program levels. This webinar will help adult educators-especially professional developers and administrators- to build a professional learning system to support the needs of adult educators.
    Real-World-Oriented Learning Facilitation Guidelines for Adult-Ed Teachers
    Author: Teddy Edouard
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, Life Long Learning, Soft Skills, Speaking/Listening, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Business Math, Business Writing, College & Career Readiness, ESL/ESOL, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    This time-saving guideline invites adult-ed teacher to be remarkable, do art and make change happen by allowing adult learners to bring out their genius and passion. In other words, this tool is designed to help instructors get learners closer to their dreams, one lesson and one semester at a time . To be specific, this tool focuses on preparing adult students for the real world and facilitating deep-structure learning, promoting soft and irreplaceable skills that are salable in the marketplace or in the gig economy. 
    Your Students CAN Bridge the Gap Between Arithmetic and Higher-Level Mathematics
    Author: Patricia Helmuth
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials, GED Test Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    How do we bridge the gap between students’ current understanding of arithmetic to the higher level mathematics content that they need to learn? Brain science reveals that  students at all levels, ELL, ABE, & HSE alike, can cross this bridge by tapping into the visual processing centers of the brain. In this presentation, teachers will explore how a visual model can be used to help students to gain understanding of  the meaning and uses of variables, recognition of patterns and functions, and make connections to the language of algebra. Teachers will be able to connect their own learning with teaching in a multi-level classroom. The presentation includes links to additional materials including classroom-ready printable resources
    Trauma Informed Practice – Self Care for Staff and Students
    Author: Marie O'Bryan
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, Learning Difficulties, Life Long Learning, Soft Skills
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    College of Southern Idaho College and Career Readiness Classroom Protocols for Instructors
    Author: Jennifer Hall/Clark Muscat/Kathy Muscat
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Other, Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    These protocols are shared with all instructors to develop continuity when sharing strong performance expectations with students. They are part of our mentoring process, but are equally valuable to share with experienced staff members.
    Essential Education Professional Development Scope and Sequence
    Author: Dan Griffith and Essential Education Staff
    Subject Area: Blended Learning, Other, Program Management, Reading, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development
    Material Type: Other, Reference
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The College of Southern Idaho uses the Motivating the Adult Learner module provided by Essential Education to support onboarding of new instructors.
    Active-Learning Strategies for Teaching Ratios, Statistics, and Probability, part 1 (COABE 2018 session handouts)
    Author: Steve Hinds
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Business Math, Conference 2018 Materials, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Presentations/Slideshows, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Steve Hinds presented a session at the 2018 COABE National Conference in Phoenix, Arizona titled, "Active-Learning Strategies for Teaching Ratios, Statistics, and Probability". This resource is the first of two batches of handouts he shared in the session. For more information about the activities, or the related professional development and curriculum work Steve does as the Director of his project, Active Learning in Adult Numeracy & Mathematics (ALANM), go to www.alanproject.org.    
    Active-Learning Strategies for Teaching Ratios, Statistics, and Probability, part 2 (COABE 2018 session handouts)
    Author: Steve Hinds
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Business Math, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Presentations/Slideshows, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Steve Hinds presented a session at the 2018 COABE National Conference in Phoenix, Arizona titled, "Active-Learning Strategies for Teaching Ratios, Statistics, and Probability". This resource is the second of two batches of handouts he shared in the session. For more information about the activities, or the related professional development and curriculum work Steve does as the Director of his project, Active Learning in Adult Numeracy & Mathematics (ALANM), go to www.alanproject.org.
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