Mid-Central ABE
2009 Spring Regional Workshop
Friday, March 27, 2009
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
75 S. 37th Ave., St. Cloud, MN
This ABE training opportunity is being offered in conjunction with the MN Department of Education and the ATLAS program at Hamline University. CEUs indicating attendance will be provided.
Agenda
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8:15-8:45 Registration & Coffee
8:45-9:00 Welcome/Opening Remarks
9:00-10:45 Breakout Session #1 (choose one):
1) Writing Grab Bag – Rob Podlasek, Minnesota Literacy Council
Look at a variety of activities to help get students writing and generate content.
2) Critical Thinking Skills – Kimberly Johnson, ATLAS Coordinator, Hamline University
Critical thinking isn’t just important for the college student! The ability to think critically is an essential part of becoming an engaged citizen or for making informed decisions in the workplace or in life. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the idea of critical thinking, share the challenges of encouraging critical thinking with our students, and assess and identify practical ways to infuse critical thinking into activities and curricula at any level.
3) Mental Health Issues – Trish Thaker
Session description pending.
10:50-12:30 Breakout Session #2 (choose one):
1) ESL Instructional Ideas – Rob Podlasek, Minnesota Literacy Council
Session description pending.
2) Reading for Transitions – Kristine Kelly, Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program
This session will address specific reading preparation for students planning to move into post-secondary education at a community or technical college. Topics addressed will be tips for preparing ABE students for the Accuplacer reading test, developing foundational and advanced developmental reading skills and teaching strategic reading and note taking. The presenter brings the perspectives of a literacy coach, ABE teacher and a Hennepin Technical College developmental reading instructor.
3) Computer Confidence – Jason Brazier, Minnesota Literacy Council
How many gigabytes in a what? Not sure you want your face in book? Worried you will ask “ a stupid question” about computers ? Don’t be. This hands-on training will walk you through many aspects of computers and give you the confidence to take charge of your computer.
12:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Breakout Session #3 (choose one):
1) Online Quizzes and Exercises with Quia – Jason Brazier, MN Literacy Council
Create your own education quizzes and educational games using Quia. Whether you are looking to make a quiz or just a follow-up activity, this easy-to-use online tool will be a great resource for teachers and a hit with your learners.
2) Building a Bridge to Academic Success – Kimberly Johnson, ATLAS Coordinator, Hamline University
Moving successfully into post-secondary education can be a challenge to our students and transition level courses play an important role in preparing students to meet the demands of an academic environment. Together we will explore the meaning of transition level teaching and learning, paying particular attention to constructing activities and lessons that integrate language and content learning with critical thinking and the development of the skills and strategies important to academic success.
3) Challenging Behaviors – Paula Freiermuth, West Metro Regional Professional Development Coordinator
Based on extensive experience working in the ABE classroom, Paula will share strategies for working with students whose challenging behaviors take away from the business of learning. The information in this interactive session is relevant to working with adults, and can be applied in your classroom right away! (This session addresses the relicensure area of positive behavioral intervention strategies.)
2:30-2:45 Evaluations and CEU’s
Workshop Information
- Workshop cost: $15 (includes lunch & materials)
- Please address any event questions to Jan Budde or Toni Groe, Mid-Central Regional Professional Development Coordinators.
- For questions concerning registration, please contact: Marisa Squadrito Geisler, ATLAS Program Assistant
NOTE: Registrations must be received by TUE. MAR. 24, 2009
Registration Form: Word / PDF Register Online
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