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LR/RI produces a bulletin roughly every two weeks in order to inform area practitioners of news, events, and calls for participation and also as a forum for posing questions, issues and discussion topics. The current bulletin is posted below. To read previous bulletins, go to Bulletin Archives.October 6, 1997 Bulletin #22 Dear Colleagues, This bulletin contains a number of reminders, employment opportunities, sharing sessions and coming conferences and events. Please contact LR/RI if you have information to disseminate through the bulletin. Thanks.
Janet Isserlis ____________________________________________________________ NOTICES OCTOBER TECHNOLOGY SESSIONS AT LR/RI Computer training sessions every are being held on Wednesdays this month at the Swearer Center for Public Service at 25 George Street, Providence from 8:30 to 10 AM and/or from 5 to 7 PM. Please come to learn what you need to know about word processing, email or the internet. If these times don't work for you, please let me know and I can try to arrange other options. You don't need to register for these sessions; however if you do know that you1ll be coming, please let me know so that I can have a sense of how many people might be participating. Questions? please contact LR/RI.
DISCUSSION GROUPS, SHARING SESSIONS Beginning last spring, and continuing into the fall, sharing sessions have been held for practition ers with an interest in ESOL, intergenerational learning, learning disabilities and general adult education practice. In addition to these sessions, a new group is being formed to address concerns around women in adult education. (see below). The Literacy Assistance Center in New York holds a monthly practitioners writing group which is described as an "opportunity for teachers, program man agers, counselors and others to focus on their own writing, professional or personal." Practitioners are invited to meet monthly to "write, share, and give feedback in a support environment." Would this be of interest to any of us? A first meeting will be held later this month; please contact LR/RI if this interests you. Sharing/discussion group for educators with an interest in women's issues in adult education The first meeting for educators thinking and wanting to talk about women's issues in adult education is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, at 4:00 PM at the Sarah Doyle Women's Center, 185 Meeting Street in Providence. Anyone with ideas, concerns, and an interest in women, learning and teaching is welcome to attend. We hope to find articles to read and discuss, and also to contemplate the possibilities of ongoing discussion groups, a conference, and/or working groups. Please join us in making this a forum for sharing ideas,exchanging information and generating energy. SHARING SESSION - Intergenerational Literacy Meeting for intergenerational literacy practitioners will be held on Tuesday, October 21, at the International Institute of Rhode Island at 3:00 PM. Please come to share information about your programs, questions, concerns and your interest in intergenerational literacy learning around the state. The next planning meeting for the intergenerational literacy conference will be held on Tuesday, October 28, also at 3:00 PM at IIRI. Everyone is invited to participate in ongoing planning for the conference to be held in January. For information about the conference, please contact Terri Coustan at 351-4252.
Education Workshops Sponsored by the Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University Fall 1997 The following workshops are free and open to the public. Beginning on October 6, extending through November 17, the sessions are being held on the Brown Unversity Campus. For more information, please contact Marie T. Cora at 863-3986. Teaching Techniques for ESOL Monday, October 6, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Petteruti Lounge, Faunce House on the Main Green Identifying and Working with Different Learning Styles Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Petteruti Lounge, Faunce House on the Main Green Adding Creativity to Your Class Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Petteruti Lounge, Faunce House on the Main Green Lesson Planning Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Sayles 105, on the Main Green Teaching Basic Literacy Thursday, October 23, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Petteruti Lounge, Faunce House on the Main Green Teaching Reading - First Steps Monday, October 27, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Sayles 105, on the Main Green Teaching Reading - Moving On Monday, November 17, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Sayles 105, on the Main Green
Practitioner, Learner Assistance Needed for Adult Education Research Projects Victoria Purcells-Gates and Rima E. Rudd, researchers from the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy, seek assistance from area adult education practitioners and learners. Purcells-Gates is conducting a study to document everyday uses of reading and writing by adult literacy learners and look for possible relationships between program characteristics and changes in everyday uses of print. She seeks practitioners who will: answer interview questions re program content, activities, and materials; allow class observation by NCSALL researchers; help recruit student volunteers for home visits (visits to occur every six months and include a 45 minute structured interview), and help recruit local researchers (i.e. other teachers or administrators) for home visits. Rudd's study explores mutual benefits of introducing health topics into adult education classes. She would like to hear from practitioners who have introduced health topics into their curricula, and will be conducting a formal survey this fall. Practitioners interested in assisting in either project or would simply like to read a project overview can contact David Hayes, RI PDRN Practitioner Leader, (401) 331-9261 or email DHayes4663@aol.com. NCSALL is also working on a motivation study,'which will present a comprehensive picture of factors that work against or support adult learners1 motivation to persist in Basic Literacy, ABE and ASE/GED programs. NCSALL is looking for a combination of 10-15 rural and urban programs from each New England state to work with. The study involves interviews with learners, with questions focused to identify the factors that influence learner persistence in programs. The students to be interviewed would ideally comprise a combination of 3 levels: Basic literacy (0-4), ABE (5-8), and GED/ASE students born in this country. Learners participating in interviews will be compensated $10, paid in cash after each interview. Programs must commit to a one hour presentation/class lesson on motivation to introduce the participating class to the topic, and two 20-30 minute interviews to be held with each learner in the participating class/es: one this fall and one next spring. An optional follow-up session may be held with the program to discuss the study's findings. To learn more, or to participate in the study, please contact LR/RI. Connecting Practitioners to Research - An Introduction to NCSALL and the PDRN David Hayes will present an introduction to NCSALL and its efforts to link research and practice through the Practitioner Dissemination and Research Network (PDRN). The 60-75 minute presentation will highlight current NCSALL research, results of practitioner focus groups recently conducted in Rhode Island and seven other states on the theme of connecting research and practice, and the development and function of the PDRN/RI. A discussion on NCSALL and ways in which the PDRN can facilitate meaningful connections between practitioners and research will follow. The presentation will be offered on four different dates:
PDRN RI@aol.com for more information.
Women in Public Life: Past Perspectives, Future Challenges: A conference sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Library, the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities, and the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, McCormack Institute, UMass Boston October 18, 1997 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Speakers include: Sen. Olympia Snowe, Linda Chavez-Thompson, Anita Perez Ferguson, Ellen Fitzpatrick, Bradley Gerratt, Gloria Cordes Larson, Celinda Lake, Gail M. Leftwich, Meizhu Lui, Ruth Mandel, Sherry H. Penney, Rep. Charlotte Golar Richie, Ellen K. Rothman, Elizabeth Sherman, Manisha Sinha, Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, and Robert Woodbury. For information, contact Michelle Kane Forester, John F. Kennedy Library, (617) 929-4548 or michelle.kane @kennedy.nara.gov Registration is $30.00, including lunch. Reservations must be received by October 10, 1997. EMPLOYMENT / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Progreso Latino, Central Falls English as a Second Language Instructor: Responsibilities: Planning and conducting the daily program for a group of adult learners. Teach 10 or more hours weekly, monitor and evaluate learners; plan and conduct daily activities in a classroom setting; prepare educational materials required to implement activities in class; maintain an orderly environment conducive to optimal learning; contribute to curriculum and materials development, and maintain records and reports. English as a Second Language Instructor Assistant: Responsibilities: assist ESL instructors in class; tutor students in school related work; work closely with instructors to help students during and after class; follow-up on individual attendance and class performance of students; serve as a liaison between instructors and students. For more information about either position, please contact Carlos Gonzalez at Progress Latino, 626 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863; 728-5920.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - OUTCOMES EVALUATOR, Literacy Volunteers of America - Rhode Island, Inc. Funded by a grant through June 30, 1998, the position requires meeting with LVA tutors and learners to conduct assessment interviews, and providing direction and support to tutors and learners regarding lesson planning, goal-setting, and goal achievement. Qualifications: adult education certification or equivalent experience, experience in teaching or tutoring. There is some flexibility in arranging hours; the 12 hour/week position includes at least one evening per week. The position is located at 260 West Exchange Street, Providence, with statewide travel required. Wage is $16.00/hour. Send resume by October 15 to Donna Sherman, Executive Director, LVA-Rhode Island, 260 West Exchange Street, Suite 201/2, Providence, RI 02903.LVA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - ESL Instructor, Worker Education Program, ILSR Instructor for intermediate level ESL class in intensive worker education program. The instructor will: assess adult learners; teach 20 hours weekly, monitor and evaluate learners' progress; participate in staff development activities; contribute to curriculum and materials development, and maintain records and reports. Qualifications: experience teaching ESL to adults, familiarity with ABE and GED instruction preferred, experience working with unions a plus. Salary and benefits: $16-$18/hour (20 hours teaching and 5 hours preparation), paid holidays and individual health and dental coverage. To apply, fax resume to Jackie Anger, (401) 463-8190; Institute for Labor Studies, 99 Bald Hill Rd, Cranston, RI 02920. The Institute for Labor Studies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR ADULT EDUCATION (MCAE): NETWORK '97, Statewide adult education conference October 29-30 in Marlborough, MA. Registration deadline is October 15. Registration is $55/day for non-members of MCAE; $40 for members. NEW HAMPSHIRE CONFERENCE FOR ADULT EDUCATORS: will be held on October 25 in Concord, NH. Registration deadline is October 17. There is no fee for attendance. LITERACY WORKS! Sharing Resources - Building Connections: Burlington, VT. Pre-conference workshop on Learning Disabilities and Family Literacy 11/16; and 11/17 - general workshops. Deadline for 11/16 registration($55/day; $95/2 days): October 16; full conference, November 3.
from previous issues:
Reports available Welfare Reform and the Employment Prospects of AFDC Recipients and The Impact of Welfare Reform on AFDC Recipients in Los Angeles County: Limited Skills Mean Limited Employment Opportunities are two timely reports available at no charge from the Milken Institute for Job and Capital Formation. To receive a copy of the reports, please contact Alec R. Levenson, Ph.D, Milken Institute (http://www.mijcf.org),1250 Fourth Street, Second Floor Santa Monica, CA 90401 Telephone: (310) 998-2646 Fax: (310) 998-2626/998-2627, email: levenson@mijcf.org
Workshops available - During the past few years I've worked with a team of women from around Canada, through the Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women, on Making Connections: Literacy and EAL Curriculum from a Feminist Perspective. The curriculum was developed for learners in basic education and English language programs. A series of workshops have been developed and are available to anyone in the area with an interest in learning more about incorporating the curriculum and its approaches into their own work. Please contact me (Janet) at LR/RI for more information and/or to schedule a workshop. Information about the curriculum is also available online at http://www.nald.ca/canorg/cclow/EAL.HTM. While the cost of the curriculum document itself is $20, there is no charge for the workshops.
For the teacher sharing session on Thursday, July 10, these brief articles were reviewed: Cross-Cultural Issues in Adult ESL Literacy Classrooms, (http://www.cal.org/ncle/digests/CROSS_CULTURAL.HTML) Race and Gender in Adult Education, http://coe.ohio-state.edu/cete/ericacve/docs/race-gen.htm and Adult Eduction: Social Change or Status Quo? http://coe.ohio-state.edu/cete/ericacve/docs/dig176.htm You can link to the articles at the URLs above, or contact LR/RI for hardcopies.
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