4. Required Activity
Now, look at the four units in this online course. You can do this by clicking on the links below. Remember to toggle back and forth using your back arrow.
Unit One: The Adult Learner
Unit Two: Teaching Reading to Adults
Unit Three: Teaching Writing to Adults
Unit Four: Tools for Tutoring Adults
In which unit do you expect your key questions to be addressed? Which areas in each unit do you know nothing about? In which areas will you feel confident as a volunteer tutor?
- Compare the sequence of the workshop to the key questions that you’ve jotted down. Where in the workshop will they be covered? Write down any topics that are missing or concerns you have in the comment section.
- Next, please focus on the estimated time it will take to complete this workshop – 14 hours. Do you think realistically that you will be able to complete this course? List some obstacles you think you might encounter, and use this list for your next assignment.
Required Assignment
Figure out how you might overcome your obstacles to your completing this online training. List what you think you will need in order to keep up your motivation to continue, no matter how hectic your personal life might become. Click on "comments" and post your thoughts. Then read what others have to say.
Optional viewing: Watch this 6 minute video about Illiteracy in America, a portion of which was filmed by ABC News.
27 comments:
I had a little difficulty in learning to navigate the site. The first section took me a long time because I got into the online learning section.
I feel that because I am new to this position, Adult Literacy and tutor training that I will find good information in all the sections.
this is a test
The biggest obstacle for me is that there is always something important that I plan to do first, before I turn my attention to this. I need to pick something enjoyable to associate with doing this training, like a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and put in the web address before I pour.
Can't think of any obstacles that would cause me not to complete this14 hour training course
I got bogged down in the online learning section. There was a lot of info I didn't need, but then it got into Blackboard at VCC, and I skipped that since I don't think I will need that. If I do, please let me know!
I am not a teacher, but have taught ESOL before. I expect to pick up some practical tips to help me in this course. I have no reason at this point to think I won't be able to finish in 14 hours.
I shouldn't have any problem completing the course. I just need to stay focused, set reasonable goals and make sure they are met. I have the time, now it's just a matter of getting started.
I am having some trouble navigating but expect to improve.
ok
I do not foresee any real obstacles. I will try to devote some time to it each day that I am home, until I complete it.
My biggest obstacle will be setting a schedule and sticking to it. But I have no doubt I will finish this course!
No problem.
I tend to lose focus once I get on the computer between email, AIM, facebook, etc. I just need to focus on this training and not wander to another site in the middle of it.
Having no prior teaching experience and having been a history major, starting a program dealing with literacy is just a bit frightening.
The obstacles facing me are definitely surmountable. This program will help give me the basic skills to start and provide me with ideas of where to seek more training.
I anticipate only two obstacles - internet connectivity issues (which I think I finally have resolved) and my occasionally hectic schedule. However, with time management and prioritization, this shouldn't be much of a problem.
The whole concept of this online literacy tutor training has been very well thought through. It is an excellent resource.
I am highly motivated so I will have no problem completing the course.
I plan to block out 2-3 hours each day to complete the course. Hope to finish in 7-10 days.
I have been taking online classes for many years now, so I'm familiar with pros and cons that go along with it. I am a very disciplined person, and I'm looking forward to my future as an Adult Literary Tutor.
I don't anticipate any real difficulties with completing the materials as I have been taking online courses for over a year.
No worries. I'm motivated.
Sounds like a good way to learn the basics of adult literacy tutoring at my own pace.
The only problem that I could foresee is that I am a somewhat busy person. I have other volunteer positions to maintain AND my education, along with friends, family and the like.
Other than that, though, I'm excited.
Also, I think most of my concerns and questions will be addressed in the fourth unit about the "tools" to tutoring adults. I'm the most worried about the method itself.
I can imagine myself having difficulty in keeping my momentum going as I move through this course. It's one thing when you're in school and completing assignments, but it's another thing entirely when you're working 9 to 5 and trying to balance outside responsibilities with the course. However, this scenario is exactly what adult learners face every day, only to a much greater degree, and this is what will keep me motivated.
My biggest difficulty will arise from procrastination. Even though I want to complete this course, and need to do so in order to volunteer, it is easy for me to push what I need to do aside so that I can do something more "fun". By focusing on what needs to be done, rather than what I necessarily want to do, it will be much easier to complete this course.
The motivation is there, yet sometimes I put too many things on my plate. Yet this is an important goal for me to complete in order to help my homeless clients obtain the self confidence they lack in overcoming many obstacles!
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