I find that although I have years of experience with teaching a variety of literacy and ESL students, I have been exposed to theoretical and pedagogical ideas that I would likely not have sought out on my own. As well, I am hoping to move into faculty development so this has been a fantastic way for me to have exposure to other areas.
emma

Emma Bourassa
English as a Second or Additional Language/ Teaching English as a Second Language Instructor
ESAL Department
Thompson Rivers University
900 McGill Road. P.O. Box 3010
Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5N3
(250) 371-5895
fax 371-5514
ebourassa at tru.ca


>>> "Greene, Erika" <EGreene at lakeline.lib.fl.us> 27/08/2008 5:10 am >>>

I have been more of a silent partner in this process so far but I am
eager to read what others are saying and I definitely take every
advantage of excellent resource ideas, links, and insights.  I find the
listserv experiences very rewarding and hope I can become a more active
participant as I continue to receive the emails.  Thank you for
moderating so well.  

 

Erika L. Greene

Literacy Coordinator

Lake County Library System, Adult Literacy Program

352-253-6183

Visit www.lakeline.lib.fl.us/adultliteracy 
<http://www.lakeline.lib.fl.us/adultliteracy>  and change a life,
possibly your own!

From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov 
[mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Taylor,
Jackie
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:03 PM
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2458] How You Benefit

 

 Hi All,

 

When I have the good fortune to meet PD List subscribers at conferences,
I feel like I've known you, even though we've technically just met! By
being on this list, I learn from the diverse perspectives and resources
you share. I feel connected to a larger profession or purpose, though I
work on my own. You are a professional influence that has shaped me.
You've even informed the standards I use to guide it. 

 

Please tell me:

 

What value do you find in being subscribed to this discussion list or to
other NIFL lists? How do you benefit?

 

Do you encourage others to subscribe to national discussion lists in
adult education, such as this list or others? Why or why not?

 

Thanks in advance for your insights.

 

Appreciatively, Jackie

 

Jackie Taylor, Adult Literacy Professional Development ("PD") List
Moderator, jataylor at utk.edu 

 

National Institute for Literacy

http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/discussions.html