Using the National Institute for Literacy’s Discussion Lists as Professional Development Jackie Taylor, Moderator, Adult Literacy Professional Development Marie Cora, Moderator, Assessment Daphne Greenberg, Moderator, Poverty, Race, Women and Literacy

Session II Explore how to use lists as professional development: Tools and Strategies

What Makes a Skillful Discussion List User? Brainstorm:  What are the characteristics? Activity  Review Self Assessment Check three and prioritize. Look at your list. Pick one or two items that you would like to make sure we cover in today’s session.

Discussion Lists as Self-Study 80% of the field works part-time Thousands are volunteers Many teach K-12 during the day Teachers’ time is stretched for formal PD Lists are one way to engage in non-formal PD

The National Institute for Literacy… is funded by Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to strengthen literacy across the lifespan supports programs and services designed to improve the quality of literacy programs nationwide mission (as it pertains to the Lists) is to develop a national dissemination and communication system in the field of literacy

Discussion Lists Adult English Language Learners Adult Literacy Professional Development List Assessment Family Literacy Focus on Basics Health & Literacy Learning Disabilities Poverty, Race, Women & Literacy Special Topics Discussion Technology & Literacy Workplace Literacy

Examples of Key Issues from 3 Lists Poverty, Race, Women and Literacy Assessment Professional Development

Ways to Use the Lists as PD Share with a partner some hot issues for your practice and/or program. What is one goal about which you might be able to use the lists to address that need? (five minutes)

Brainstorm Activity: Strategies What are some of your strategies for eliciting information from NIFL Lists?

Strategies for Eliciting Information from NIFL Lists Participate in guest discussions Share articles, books, resources on list and incite feedback Harangue and nudge the list when you’ve asked for information to encourage a strong response Research:  Archives  Search Engine  Guest Discussion Summaries

Now it is your turn… Which strategies do you feel would best help you reach your goal?

Documenting and Demonstrating Learning What are some ways to document learning from NIFL Lists? What are some ways to demonstrate learning from NIFL Lists?

Demonstrating Learning Summary Review Reflection Presentation Teacher inquiry Study circle Lesson plans/ classroom materials Workshop/facilitator guide Collaborative projects Project-based learning

Summary Case Study I: The burning question “Developing a Diversity Workshop” Case Study II: Program based professional development “Innovation in Accountability”

Evaluating Learning How would you evaluate your learning?

Pulling It Together How would self-study fit in PD systems already in place?  In your program?  In your state?

Incentives Guiding questions for identifying credits.

What’s left? Upcoming List Activities Time To Explore

Evaluation and Next Steps Revisit your session expectation/goal for this session. Did you attain your goal? What are next steps?  Next steps for you?  Next steps for NIFL?

Thank You for Joining Us Jackie Taylor, Moderator, Adult Literacy Professional Development Marie Cora, Moderator, Assessment Daphne Greenberg, Moderator, Poverty, Race, Women and Literacy See you on the list!