Integrating Workforce Content into the Curriculum Christina Theuerling Northeast ABLE Resource Center June 8, 2007

My Goals I know: Who am I? What’s out there? What’s the work world like? I want to know: How do I get from here to there?

Workforce Ed NIFL defines Workforce Education as work-related learning experiences which: –can include foundation skills, technical knowledge and computer skills; –serve either employed or unemployed workers; –are provided either inside or outside the workplace; –focus on the skills and knowledge to get and keep jobs –meet demands for productivity, safety, and advancement Prepare your students for the ever-changing business environment. Help them develop and hone the skills, training and experience they will need to compete in today’s job market.

Adult Learners Self-directed Experience Practical, problem solvers Need to know why topic is being learned Need appropriate material Want to learn information that’s relevant and meaningful for their lives

Needs Assessment Don’t assume- Teach what they need to learn What are the students’ personal goals Make it REAL Realistic Easy to measure Achievable Logical

Integrating Workforce Ed Integrate adult ed into workforce development Teach work-related basic skills Use work context for learning Integrate Technology Build respectful relationships Be collaborative and build partnerships Adult Education at Work Handbook, Tennessee

Workforce Skills Writing Reading Math Communication Vocabulary Computer/Technology Business Etiquette

Writing Letters Resumes Memos Filling out a form Persuasive, informative, effective Vocabulary building

Reading Classified Ads Editing a letter Work orders Critical Thinking - Internet Vocabulary

Math Problem Solving Critical Thinking Percentages Decimals Fractions Paychecks, W-2s and income taxes

Communication Interviewing Persuasion – sell yourself Formal vs. informal – business vs. street language Vocabulary Follow up

Computer Using a computer MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook Typing Internet – searching and scanning ing

Vocabulary Workplace Occupation Terminology Technology Idioms Abbreviations Formal vs. informal Business etiquette

Assessment TABE, CASAS, Work Keys Journal/Logs Student Portfolio Self Reflection Evaluation

Resources Texts Websites Software One Stop Career Centers Northeast ABLE Resource Center Library Resource Center Network

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