ERIC Number: ED457314
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 46
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Infusing the Workplace into General ABE/GED/ESL Programs.
Thistlethwaite, Linda
Exploring Adult Literacy: Journal of the Adult Learning Division of the College Reading Association, v3 1999-2000
This paper explains how adult educators involved in the development and delivery of general adult basic education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED) certificate, and English-as-a-second-language (ESL) programs can infuse the workplace into their programs. The paper begins with a brief overview of the rationale for infusing the workplace into ABE, GED, and ESL programs. Next, the following infusion strategies are detailed: (1) infuse a work force orientation into the teaching of academics; (2) develop one or more course with a general work force orientation; (3) tie the adult literacy course to a specific types of employment opportunities; and (4) tie the adult literacy class to a specific employer. The importance of helping adult learners develop strong work ethics is explained. The remaining 75% of the paper presents additional information and specific suggestions regarding implementing the four infusion strategies. The following are among the issues addressed in this section: developing a workplace focus versus a work force focus; defining basic skills; infusing soft versus hard skills and academic versus personal skills; finding a balance between educational and work-related objectives; implementing the four infusion strategies in ABE, GED, and ESL classrooms; and encouraging self-awareness and self-evaluation in adult learners. (Contains 42 references.) (MN)
Descriptors: Academic Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Attitude Change, Basic Skills, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Definitions, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Employment Potential, Employment Qualifications, English (Second Language), Ethics, Fused Curriculum, Guidelines, High School Equivalency Programs, Literacy Education, Needs Assessment, School Business Relationship, Work Attitudes, Work Ethic
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Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: College Reading Association. Adult Learning Div.
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: General Educational Development Tests
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