Time: 20 m Purpose: To present various insights into how to build EFF into Aspire programs existing components. Objectives: To provide ideas and resources for implementation of EFF.
Target Audience: Administrators, but also appropriate for teachers
Format: Large group discussion
Materials:
- "Putting the EFF Pieces Together" handout
- "Five Keys to Educating Adults" handout
- "References for Assessment Issues" overhead
Key Discoveries: The body of this information is given in response to participants' questions and issues from the previous Orientation session evaluation forms
Facilitation Notes: Remind folks that we (RCN and ODE) are listening and trying to meet their needs and that everyone continue to be open and communicate their needs or questions as they arise.
Activity Description:
Step 1: Talk through each suggestion on puzzle handout, asking for questions and further discussion among administrators.
Step 2: Some summertime research could be around the issues of assessment (show overhead) in preparation for standards release this next year.
Step 3: Remain learner-centered in their approach as the focus of their practice - after all this is our ultimate goal as adult education programs. Handout on Five Keys will provide inspiration when burdened with changes mandated in our current system.
Segue: Stress communication among all stakeholders as move into evaluation segment of training.