Subject: Curriculum Development

Description: Adult Education in the 21st Century is a six-hour workshop, facilitated by Federico Salas-Isnardi, Adult Literacy Specialist from Texas A&M. Federico has done extensive work in applying 21st Century Skills to the ABE system and he has over 22 years in the field of ABE and ESOL. This workshop will introduce the concepts of 21st Century Skills and the implications for Adult Basic Education. Participants will learn what competencies (soft skills) that adult learners need to be successful in their next steps, whether post secondary education, job training or employment. The question “what is the role of adult education in teaching 21st century skills?” will be explored and discussed.