Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost.nifl.gov [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.8.7/8.8.5) with SMTP id KAA05636; Wed, 3 Dec 1997 10:28:19 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 1997 10:28:19 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <s48533ef.001@cal.org> Errors-To: lmann@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Miriam Burt <miriam@cal.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:1526] Three New Free NCLE Digests! (long) X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise 4.1 Status: RO Content-Length: 3053 Lines: 71 The National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education has published three new digests: 1. "Social Identity and the Adult ESL Classroom," by Char Ullman. (Yes! This is the digest from Char who guest hosted discussion on this topic on this list last summer!) The act of immigrating to a new country will affect a person's social identity. Some people experience the change so profoundly that it is more an act of self re-creation than a temporary adjustment. This digest discusses theories of social identity and language learning. It also gives suggestions for classroom activities teachers can use to support their adult ESL learners in the process of self-recreation --with the ultimate goal of making language learning more effective. 2. "The Adult ESL Teaching Profession," by MaryAnn Cunningham Florez Approximately two thirds of adult education programs currently provide instructional services for limited English proficient learners. This digest looks at what it means to be an adult ESL teacher: what the teacher does, what challenges and rewards this work brings, and what training is available and advisable for this profession. It offers suggestions and lists resources to help both those who are just considering a career in adult ESL instruction and those who wish to continue to grow as a professional. 3."Using Volunteers as Aides in the Adult ESL Classroom," by Celia Wiehe Arnade Two years ago NCLE published a digest called "English as a Second Language in Volunteer-based Programs" (Schlussberg and Muller, 1995) looking at programs where the primary instruction is given by unpaid tutors or teachers. This digest focuses on using volunteers as teacher aides. It discusses the benefits of involving volunteers as aides and gives concrete suggestions for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers. Please DO NOT hit the reply button to order any of these publications! That will publish your request to the whole list and needlessly pollute the airwaves! Read the paragraph below on how to order/retrieve these publications. ERIC/NCLE digests are available free of charge from the National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education, 1118 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037; (202) 429-9292, ext. 200; email: ncle@cal. org; or they can be downloaded from the World Wide Web at www.cal.org/ncle One quick note: Upcoming digests may include such topics as using software in the adult ESL classroom; teaching adults in family literacy programs for ESL learners; content-based instruction in the adult ESL classroom; and assessment, standards, outcomes: what do they mean for adult ESL programs? What do you think of these topics? Are there any other topics you would like to see explored? Now is your time to hit the reply button and gives us your thoughts and suggestions! Thank you! Miriam Burt Publications Coordinator, NCLE ***************************************************************** visit NCLE on the World Wide Web: www.cal.org/ncle *****************************************************************
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