by Julie Slack | Dec 8, 2021 | Resources, Student Engagement
Presenter: Larry Childs This workshop material is designed to assist educators who are still in a full virtual model due to COVID-19. Material includes several community building activities through Zoom, different ways to establish virtual classroom norms, and...
by Julie Slack | Dec 8, 2021 | Curriculum Development, Resources, Student Engagement
Contributor: Tanya Lane from the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center After attending the first session of the “Fostering Independence” workshop at First Literacy, I decided to use my classroom agenda and reflection activities more purposely. My goal was to help...
by Julie Slack | Nov 17, 2021 | Resources, Student Engagement
This workshop material presents ways that students may become true leaders within our programs: in student advisory councils, as mentors, tutors, teaching assistants, teachers and program ambassadors. Also considered are ways that student leadership may be extended...
by Julie Slack | Nov 17, 2021 | Resources, Student Engagement
This workshop material focuses on approaches to keeping students connected and even engaged during those “down” summer months, when classes are not in session. User-friendly practices and resources are presented and discussed. Summer Student Engagement Presentation...
by Julie Slack | Nov 17, 2021 | Resources, Student Engagement
Fostering Independence Goal Setting Activities (.pdf)Articles on Metacognition (.pdf)Fostering Independence Slides Part 1 (.ppt)Fostering Independence Resources (.pdf)How Learning Works Article (.pdf)Fostering Independence Slides – Session 2 (.pdf)A Running List of...
by Julie Slack | Nov 17, 2021 | Resources, Student Engagement
Presenter: Sarah Lynn What can we do as classroom instructors to encourage students to stick with it? Research shows that students who establish their learning goals, monitor their progress, feel connected to their classroom community, learn effective study skills and...
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