Hi, this Marty again. To David, Steve and all others:

 

The issue of technology and literacy is missing something here, I think.
Technology is a tool to help achieve ones goals. It is how we use technology
and what technology we use that is the issue here. What about ESL computer
programs that would allow the ESL student to speak in their native language
while the computer translates into English? What kind of impact would this
technology have on ESL programs? This technology continues to improve; how
many more ESL students could be helped if this technology were utilized in
programs. No one is suggesting that the human component of adult literacy
education be replaced with computers: remember technology is a tool.       

What about technology for the blind and hearing impaired being used to help
adult learners with learning disabilities?  With this field, we need to look
at technology as a way to help meet the students' needs. We are not
currently looking hard enough at various technologies and trying to adapt
them to the adult learner. 

 

 

Marty

 

Marty Finsterbusch

Executive Director

VALUE, Inc.

 

www.valueusa.org

strengthening adult literacy efforts in the USA

through learner involvement and leadership

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Taylor,
Jackie
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 10:11 AM
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2180] What do we mean by
studentinvolvement and critical thinking?

 

Hello All,

I'd like to welcome Cynthia Peters, Editor of The Change Agent, and Marty
Finsterbusch, Executive Director of Voice of Adult Learners United to
Educate (VALUE) to the list. Thank you for helping us to explore issues,
strategies, and resources on Student Involvement and Critical Thinking in
Adult Literacy.

 

I see that we already have some questions from subscribers. That's great! I
hope to see more coming. In the meantime, I also have a couple of questions
as we get started. 

 

Both student involvement and critical thinking in adult literacy can mean
many things to many people. What do we mean when we say we're teaching
critical thinking? How do you teach critical thinking? 

 

What is student involvement? Where does critical thinking come in?

 

Thanks, Jackie

 

Jackie Taylor, Adult Literacy Professional Development List Moderator,
jataylor at utk.edu 

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