Citizenship: The Test and What ESOL Teachers and Learners (and other interested people) Need to Know (Bos)

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Overview

Do you: Have students who are preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Test? Want to know how to make sure they'll pass? Need a preview of recently-implemented changes to the test? This workshop will give you an overview of the naturalization test and offer details on the content, format, standards, and procedures for the test and the interview, including the new test requirements. The presenter will share strategies, activities, and materials for making sure that students succeed in this high-stakes (and potentially life-changing) encounter.

Details

When

December 2, 2008 from 12:30 pm to 04:30 pm

Where

• Adult Literacy Resource Institute/SABES Greater Boston RSC, Wheatley Bldg., 4th floor lounge (room 04-148), next to A.L.R.I.
• University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393

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Registration Deadline

Nov 18, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Topics

ESOL

Contact info

For info on the activity: Steve Reuys. (For info on registrations: Andrea Lawless, e-mail andrea.lawless@umb.edu or phone 617-287-4079.)
steve.reuys@umb.edu
617-287-4071

Indicators of Program Quality

IPQ1 - Curriculum and instruction

Learning objectives

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Understand the steps in the naturalization process and know the benefits/required qualifications and dangers of applying for citizenship. 2) Be able to name the components of the citizenship test, explain how each sub-test is conducted, and identify key test content. 3) Be familiar with materials and strategies for making civics content meaningful to ESOL learners, particularly those at lower proficiency levels.

Presenters

Lynne Weintraub

Presenters Bio

Lynne is the author of "Citizenship: Passing the Test" and "Citizenship: Ready for the Interview." She is also the Coordinator of the Jones Library ESL Center in Amherst. She is the DOE Specialty Area facilitator for EL/Civics and worked on the MA Adult ESOL Curriculum Frameworks. She conducts technical assistance, research, and advocacy (in the area of citizenship education) on a national basis.

Host RSC

Boston Region

PDPs

no