Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research Study Circle Discussions

Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research Study Circle Discussions - Hosted by the Professional Development List.[[1]] Discussion Threads Discussion Details Chapter 4 Transcripts Chapter 5 Transcripts Chapter 4 Threads: Helping Adults Become Self-Regulated Learners Metacognition and Math Clear Organized Presentation of Content Zone of Proximal Development Using Learning Centers with ESOL Students Instructional Design & Practice for Long-Term Retrieval and Automaticity Performing Well on Complex Tasks & Deep Understanding: Scaffolding Professional Development Using the Metric System Using Stories and Active Experiencing Functional Literacy Transfer and Generalization Questions and Cognitive Disequilibrium Adaptive Learning Environments Chapter 5 Threads: Topic 1: Self-Efficacy, Goals, and Intelligence Topic 2: Adaptive explanations for success and failure Motivation, Post-testing, & Publicizing Scores Topic 3: Interest and Value Topic 4: Control and Autonomy Topic 5: Social and Systemic Supports and Barriers Description The Professional Development List is hosting chapter study circle discussions on the recently released report titled Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research, published by the National Research Council of The National Academies. Through group discussion, we will delve more deeply into the research, link it to related work, reflect on the findings, explore whether or how it fits with our experiences as teachers and learners, and share implications for future practice: http://lincs.ed.gov/lincs/discussions/professionaldevelopment/11circle The discussion will be archived here. Chapter 4: Principles of Learning for Instructional Design (pgs. 4-1 to 4-24) November 28-December 2, 2011 Guest Facilitator: Stephanie Moran, Program Coordinator, Durango Adult Education Center, Colorado Chapter 5: Motivation, Engagement, and Persistence (pgs. 5-1 to 5-33) December 5-9, 2011 Guest Facilitator: Andrea Nash, Professional Development Specialist, World Education, Massachusetts Discussion Preparation 1) Obtain a free pre-publication copy of the report, Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Options for Practice and Research, and begin reading either or both chapters now: Visit the National Academies Press publication webpage: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13242 Click on “Download Free PDF” It will prompt you to log in or to continue as a guest. Proceed as you wish by following the prompt 2) Refresh on What Is A Study Circle and What Study Circles Are and Are Not. 3) Review The Role of the Participant Summaries Chapter 4 Summary Chapter 5 Summary