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Flipping the Classroom

2013

This article describes the flipped classroom approach: what is it, if it works, the theoretical underpinnings, key elements of the approach, and provides opportunities for learning more.

Administrators and Program Managers

Adult Educators

Professional Developers

Adult Education and Intellectual and Allied Developmental Disabilities

2010

Article

This resource explores the inclusion of people with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities at the post-secondary level.

Adult Educators

Policymakers

Professional Developers

State Leaders

Teaching the Core

2016

Other Instructional Material

A collection of classroom videos and associated lesson materials to implement the instructional shifts required by the Common Core State Standards.

Administrators and Program Managers

Adult Educators

Professional Developers

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

2016

Other Instructional Material

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, which teachers and trainers may use for in-class and out-of-class instruction.

Adult Educators

Professional Developers

Open Educational Resources (OER) for English Language Instruction

What Educators Say

"Due to the OER I found, I introduced new activities into my classes. I was also able to offer lots of resources to my learners that they can use independently."

"I share resources with my students and my coworkers. I plan on continuing to evaluate and author resources, because I believe we all benefit from sharing."

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Recommendations for Applying These Resources Successfully

Who should use these resources?

Resources on this website were developed for teachers of adult ELLs, program administrators, professional development specialists, policy makers, and researchers. When used by teams of educators, working together, the benefits are magnified and can be made systemic.

What kind of team might use these resources?

Teams can be constituted in many ways. For example:

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Preparing English Learners for Work and Career Pathways: Issue Brief

2015

Other Informational Material

This issue brief, one of the resources in the suite of materials “Preparing English Learners for Work and Career,” provides teachers and administrators with an overview of current research and practice related to connecting English language acquisition to career pathways.

Administrators and Program Managers

Professional Developers

Policymakers

Adult Educators

State Leaders

Integrating Digital Literacy Into English Language Instruction: Issue Brief

2015

Other Informational Material

This issue brief, one of the resources in the suite of materials “Integrating Digital Literacy into English Language Instruction,” presents a broad overview of digital literacy as it relates to adult learners in English language acquisition programs.

Administrators and Program Managers

Adult Educators

Policymakers

Professional Developers

State Leaders

Meeting the Language Needs of Today’s Adult English Language Learner: Issue Brief

2015

Other Informational Material

This issue brief, one of the resources in the suite of materials “Meeting the Language Needs of Today’s Adult English Language Learner,” presents an overview of the need for increased rigor in all English language acquisition programs.

Administrators and Program Managers

Professional Developers

Policymakers

Adult Educators

State Leaders

New Models for Distance Classes in Adult Education

2015

This guide describes the classes of a number of distance education teachers who have adjusted their courses to incorporate college and career ready skills, enriching the online experience for students.

Administrators and Program Managers

Adult Educators

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