Monthly Tutor Webinar Tutors of Literacy in the Commonwealth February 27, 2013 GED® and pre-GED®

Agenda Use of webinar platform Schedule of monthly tutor webinars Information about GED® Questions, Comments, Suggestions

Use of Webinar Platform Blackboard Collaborate i=zGLzYw5XBz35Sgz0 Audio Set up Raise hand… To note approval, etc… To talk… To type… Yes/no

Let’s Do a Trial Using the Chat window Please type your name and the literacy program with which you tutor or work.

Monthly Tutor Webinar Schedule Tutor tab Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Webinars will be recorded and archived

Why a light bulb? Help ≠ Doing Help = Empowering Help = Providing Tools & Support

Why a light bulb? Help ≠ Doing Help = Empowering Help = Providing Tools & Support Change Specific and immediate needs and goals Daily life

What are YOUR Questions and Concerns? How do I prepare the learner for the GED® test?

KWL K - What do you k now about tutoring adults for pre-GED® and GED®?

KW L K - What do you k now about tutoring adults for pre-GED® and GED®? W - What do you w ant to know about tutoring adults for pre-GED® and GED®?

Previous Topic: Adult Learners Adult learners: Are often self-directed and used to making decisions for themselves. Are very busy and may only have limited time to participate in programs or do homework; they may have many barriers to regular attendance. Have a wealth of experiences that should be used as a resource in learning. May feel insecure about their literacy skills, learning new things, and coming to a program. What implications could this have for instruction? Have values and beliefs based on their cultural and ethnic backgrounds that may be very different from their tutor’s beliefs.

Your Role as a Tutor "As a volunteer instructor, I will continually strive to identify and meet the needs of the learner(s) I tutor by learning about and applying new techniques during my instruction. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the tutoring sessions, I will document the instructional strategies I apply and how the learner is impacted. Whenever possible, I will share my tutoring experiences with my peers so we can all learn and grow together."

TUTORING ADULTS PRE-GED® AND GED®

TUTORING ADULTS PURPOSES OF THE NEW GED® TEST

TUTORING ADULTS FOUR CONTENT AREAS

TUTORING ADULTS DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE

TUTORING ADULTS NEW REALITIES

What Computer Skills do Test Takers Need to Know? Basic Computer Skills –Use of mouse –Basic keyboarding skills –Use of tools embedded in testing software

TUTORING ADULTS WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?

TUTORING ADULTS ITEM SAMPLERS

More to Consider… −Visit tlcliteracy.org for more resourcestlcliteracy.org As you think about these changes, consider how they impact your instruction.

Thoughts to Take Away Meet your student where s/he is; not where you think s/he should be. NO ASSUMPTIONS Find out what your learner wants to learn and teach him/her that. Adult learners are different from children; make adult learning different from school. Identify immediate, daily needs and work on them.

KWL K - What do you know about tutoring adults for pre-GED® and GED®? W - What do you want to know about tutoring adults for pre-GED® and GED®? L - What did you l earn about tutoring adults for pre-GED® and GED®?

Closing Questions Comments Suggestions Evaluation Next Webinar April 24, :00 – 2:30 pm Topic: Writing March Webinar CANCELLED Thank you for your time!