1. Pro-SAL Project 225279-CP-1-2005-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-G1
EU Project visuaLearning
3rd partner meeting
Group discussion with learners
Monika Tröster & Dirk Stüber –
Bonn/Germany

2. Pro-SAL Project 225279-CP-1-2005-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-G1
Description of target group  
Literacy course
8 illiterate (2 female, 6 male; age: years)
No certificates, lower education
School drop outs
Unemployed people

3. Pro-SAL Project 225279-CP-1-2005-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-G1
Experiences with first group discussion
Preparing
Acceptance of the project by trainers/teachers = best condition for success of discussion
Sit in on classes = good preparation for both interviewer and learners
Introduction by interviewer to the learners
getting to know each other
building up confidence

4. Pro-SAL Project 225279-CP-1-2005-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-G1
Experiences with first group discussion
Carrying out
Participants were very kind and open-minded  
Concept/outline works – “it stands the test”

5. Pro-SAL Project 225279-CP-1-2005-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-G1
Criteria for analysis – some remarks and first suggestions
Target group has a lot of experiences within the field of visual learning of which they are (partially) very aware. Partially the learners themselves explored this during the discussion.
There are some “visual experts” who compensated their reading and writing problems - e.g.
targeted listening and watching the news on radio or television for better understanding of reading newspapers

6. Pro-SAL Project 225279-CP-1-2005-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-G1
Criteria for analysis – some remarks and first suggestions
e.g.
remembering directions in the city by memorizing “symbols” like advertisement at a crossing (because they cannot read signs).
Learners have no knowledge about their learning style or learning preferences – they are not aware of it!

7. Pro-SAL Project 225279-CP-1-2005-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-G1
Recommendations for further group discussions
Careful preparation: introduction of project, involvement of trainers/teachers
Sit in on classes
let a discussion emerge: do not be afraid if there are pauses, initiate/encourage the discussion if necessary getting to know each other
following the instructions of the outline!

8. Pro-SAL Project 225279-CP-1-2005-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-G1
Thank you for your attention!