Teaching Strategies
Recent Newsletter Articles
Using Problem-Based Learning to Create One-Pot Lessons: Part 2
Problem-based learning (PBL) scenarios give students relevant, meaningful situations to read, write, think, and talk about, thus keeping them engaged and motivated. This allows for combining basic skills, soft skills, and digital literacy - the focus of our MN ABE Content Standards - into one lesson or unit. Learn more about PBL and the new Content Standards Integration (CSI) Cohort - APPLICATIONS DUE FRI. DEC. 6! Read More
Using Problem-Based Learning to Create One-Pot Lessons
Problem-based learning (PBL) scenarios give students relevant, meaningful situations to read, write, think, and talk about, thus keeping them engaged and motivated. This allows for combining basic skills, soft skills, and digital literacy - the focus of our MN ABE Content Standards - into one lesson or unit. Learn more about PBL and the new Content Standards Integration (CSI) Cohort kicking off in January 2020! Read More
Adult Career Pathways Networking Group
Keep up to date with all things ACP-related by joining the ACP Networking group. This is an online networking community of practice using the Schoology platform, with a designated facilitator. Read More
Stand Up and Be Counted
The 2020 Census will take place next spring. We can help our adult learners understand the importance of the census and the negative impact that non-participation will have on their communities. The National Coalition for Literacy has some great resources to help you start this conversation. Read More
Minnesota Driver’s License Exam – Helping Our Students Succeed
Many ABE learners need a driver’s license as a step toward their family, career or community goals – and many ask for our help. Access curriculum and resources your ABE program can use to meet this need. And ensure that your course delivery model makes it eligible for contact hours. Read More
“But what does that LOOK like?” Find Out at the YouTube Channel for Busy ABE Teachers!
Professional learning sounds great, but where to find the time? YouTube to the rescue! The MN ABE YouTube Channel is a free online resource that you can access at any time to discover new teaching techniques and classroom ideas to integrate into your own instructional practices. Read More
New Free Resource! Teacher Training Toolkit
Looking for easy and fast ways to build the teaching skills of ESL teachers and volunteer tutors? The Teacher Training Toolkit being developed by the Minnesota Literacy Council is a great new resource! Read More
Let’s Talk! Building Conversation into ESL Programming
Conversation circles are a great way for programs to serve the immediate needs of adult ESL learners and generate more contact hours. And for teachers looking to build more conversation activities into everyday programming, the Minnesota Literacy Council has developed a new Instructional Support Kit that focuses on listening and speaking skills. Read More
Helpful Resources to Transition to TABE 11/12
The transition period from TABE 9/10 to TABE 11/12 is ending July 1, 2019. This means that teachers need to be as prepared as possible to administer these new tests, as well as be able to analyze them. Presented here are some resources to make the transition easier. Read More
Using a Volunteer Force for Fluency
This collaborative article describes how Minneapolis Adult Education uses a "force" of volunteers to deliver fluency instruction with Beginning/Intermediate ABE and Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced ESL students. Even if you teach in a multi-level class or one-room schoolhouse, their proven success and routine may inspire you to do the same on a smaller scale. Read More