This 10-hour course, 9 hours face-to-face with one hour of follow-up, is required of all teaching staff new to ABE. During this course, practitioners will explore many facets of teaching in adult education programs funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) such as: who are our adult learners and what are their goals and challenges, how to foster a critically reflective practice, effective teaching approaches, and adult learning theories. We will also review the five elements of lesson planning required by ACLS, including how to write learning objectives that align with the CCRSAE and MA ESOL Curriculum Frameworks, planning for a variety of classroom activities and teaching strategies, and incorporating a variety of assessments. Day 2 is April 11th. Attendance at both days is required. Must have successfully completed the online course "Overview of the ABE Field” to register for this course.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) requires all teaching staff in an ESE-funded ABE program to complete the SABES Foundations for New Staff: The Art of Teaching course in the first 12 months of employment. Teaching staff do not need to take this course if they were previously employed at an ESE-funded ABE program and already possess a Certificate of Completion from the Foundation’s course or from its' predecessor, the New Staff Orientation.
After you register for this course, you will receive a reading assignment and pre-self-assessment via email to be completed prior to the first day of the course. During the course, you will develop a sample lesson plan which incorporates the ideas and components that are explored throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to share your classroom experience with colleagues, and discuss critical aspects of teaching in the ABE/ESOL classroom. At the end of the course, you will complete an evaluation and post-self-assessment.
- Describe the range of adult learners’ experiences, backgrounds, and cultures with an understanding of some of their motivations to pursue education and the barriers to success.
- Identify several personal, socio-cultural, and employment factors that inform a critically reflective, effective teaching practice in ABE.
- Summarize the main tenets of at least one adult development and one adult learning theory and give examples of how that theory can improve classroom practice.
- Provide examples of classroom practices that are inclusive of students with a variety of learning styles, needs, and abilities.
- Explain what the Massachusetts ABE Curriculum Frameworks are and how they are used to strengthen programs and improve practice.
- Describe the five ACLS-recommended components of a lesson plan and develop examples of each component in an actual lesson plan.
- Describe the importance of goal setting and countable outcomes in supporting learners in their personal, career, and educational
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
Must have successfully completed the online course "Overview of the ABE Field” to register for this course.
Quinsigamond Community College @ 751 Grove St. - SATELLITE CAMPUS
751 Grove St.
Worcester, MA 01605
United States
