Event: ESOL Basics
Begins: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 at 9:30 AM
Ends: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 at 4:30 PM
Description:
Do you need to know the basics of ESOL instruction? At this workshop, you will learn and practice:
• how to identify characteristics of adult ESOL learners,
• effective methods of teaching languages,
• what is involved with teaching the four language skills, and
• how adults learn another language.
This workshop is intended for those teachers with less than two years experience in teaching adult ESOL.
Location: James Lee Community Center2855 Annandale RoadFalls Church, VA 22042Contact: Page Stirrup
Email: pbstirrup@vcu.edu
Phone #: 800-237-0178
Event: Integrating Online Distance Education into GED Instruction
Begins: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 at 4:30 PM
Ends: Mon, 06 Oct 2008 at 9:30 PM
Description:
Location: Eastern Shore Community College
29300 Lankford Highway
Melfa, VA 23410
Contact: Chevelle Mason
Email: cmason6370@email.vccs.edu Phone #: 757-789-1794
Event: ESOL Basics
Begins: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 at 9:00 AM
Ends: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 at 4:00 PM
Description:
ESOL Basics
Do you need to know the basics of ESOL instruction? At this workshop, you will learn and practice:
- how to identify characteristics of adult ESOL learners,
- effective methods of teaching languages,
- what is involved with teaching the four language skills, and
- how adults learn another language.
This workshop is intended for those teachers with less than two years experience in teaching adult ESOL.
Location: Christiansburg Public Library125 Sheltman StreetChristiansburg, VA 24073Contact: Page Stirrup
Email: vdesk@vcu.edu
Phone #: 800-237-0178
Event: Patterns and Algebra
Begins: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 at 12:30 PM
Ends: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 at 4:30 PM
Description:
To help teachers understand the importance of teaching math concepts and to show them some instructional methods and activities that they can use.
Targeted audience: ABE and GED teachers
Location: Prince William County Adult Education
14800 Joplin Road
Manassas, VA 20112
Contact: LaVerne Saunders VALRC
Email: lcsaunders@vcu.edu
Phone #: 800-237-0178
Event: Numbers and Number Sense
Begins: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 at 12:30 PM
Ends: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 at 4:30 PM
Description:
To help teachers understand the importance of teaching math concepts and to show them some instructional methods and activities that they can use.
Targeted Audience: ABE and GED teachers
Location: Prince William County Adult Education14800 Joplin Road
Manassas, VA 20112
Contact: LaVerne Saunders (VALRC)
Email: lcsaunders@vcu.edu
Phone #: 800-237-0178
Directions to Prince William Adult Ed.Event: GED Connection
Begins: Sat, 06 Sep 2008 at 9:00 AM
Ends: Sat, 06 Sep 2008 at 4:00 PM
Description:
GED Connection is a comprehensive instructional program that combines workbooks, videos and online activities to create multimedia GED instruction that appeals to different learning styles and provides distance learning opportunities. All components of GED Connection are correlated but flexible, and the Teacher’s Guide makes planning a cinch.
Targeted audience: GED instructors and tutors
Location: Prince William Public Schools, Adult Education14800 Joplin RoadManassas, VA 20112
Contact: LaVerne Saunders
Email: lcsaunders@vcu.edu
Phone #: 804-828-6521
Event: Goal Setting: The Path to Success
Begins: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 at 10:00 AM
Ends: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 at 2:30 PM
Description:
Setting appropriate and meaningful goals is a leading factor in the success of adult students. This workshop will examine methods for setting, monitoring, and following up on goals in ways that promote student involvement and insure success while considering the requirements of intake, assessment, and NRS reporting.
Targeted Audience: ABE/GED/ESOL instructors and tutors
Location: Charlottesville Adult Learning Center (ALC)935-A Second Street S.E. (IX Building)Charlottesville, VA. 22902Contact: LaVerne SaundersEmail: lcsaunders@vcu.eduPhone #: 800-237-0178
