Implementing Reading Discussion Circles in Your Program (Bos)

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Overview

Women Leading Through Reading Discussion Circles (Circles) provide an alternative learning environment using group reading, facilitated discussion, and reflective writing for women needing or using adult basic/literacy education services. Based on the experiences of "book clubs," women learners connect their reading and discussion to issues and concerns important for their lives as women and adult learners. Although the Circles are designed for women adult learners, the model is flexible and can be used in any adult literacy context. This interactive workshop will present how the Circles are organized and facilitated. In addition, the presenter will demonstrate methods to integrate current curriculum structures, assessment components, writing skills and civic participation content into the Reading Discussion Circles.

Details

When

September 2, 2008 from 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Where

• Adult Literacy Resource Institute/SABES Greater Boston Regional Support Center, Wheatley Building 4th Floor, Room 04-167/Library, UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA
• Adult Literacy Resource Institute/SABES Greater Boston Regional Support Center
• Wheatley Building 4th Floor, Room 04-167/Library
• UMass Boston
• 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA
• 02125

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Registration Deadline

Aug 20, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Topics

ABE, ESOL, GED, Assessment, Curriculum Development

Multi-session attendance required

no

Contact info

Andrea Lawless
andrea.lawless@umb.edu
(617) 287-4079

Indicators of Program Quality

IPQ1 - Curriculum and instruction

Learning objectives

As a a result of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1) identify ways to include Women Leading Through Reading Circles into current program activities; 2) apply supportive environment and self-efficacy research into their reading instruction; 3)integrate student-centered reading and discussion activities into their general curriculum and into their efforts in promoting student leadership.

Presenters

Mev Miller

Presenters Bio

Dr. Mev Miller is the Founder and Executive Director of WE LEARN. She collaboratively designed Women Leading Through Reading in Minnesota in 1997 and revised the program in 2006 in consideration of current priorities and trends in ABE.

Prerequisites

NA

Host RSC

Boston Region

PDPs

no