Literacy Lagniappe Tip #7: Creating A Teaching Toolbox

Hi Everyone,

I was visiting the Thinkfinity website and went to the link, teach on Literacy Network, http://literacynetwork.verizon.org/TLN/content/think-free-fast-first-rate. There was a very useful teaching resource about assembling an ESL Teaching Toolbox. If you click on the link above, it will take you directly to the Literacy Network home page. After you click on the above link, scroll down and click on "Highlights" on the left. Then click on "Assemble an ESL Teaching Toolbox." Although this is about assembling a toolbox for ESL learners, many of the activities may be adapted, modified and used with other adult learners in Adult Basic Education (ABE), pre-GED or GED programs.

According to the last survey completed at the training, some of the AmeriCorps members wanted additional activities, especially those that would motivate and engage their learners. The ideas in this toolbox will provide you with activities to motivate your learners by using things that interest them and are relevant to their lives. These activities may also be used with learners on a variety of levels. The visual aids and activities discussed range from magazines, real objects, maps, money, family photos, surveys and going on field trips for learning.

Please post any of the activities you implement from the teaching toolbox and share with others.

Happy Reading!
Hazel