[Bestplus] A reminder / Suggestion

[Betty Stone]

The issue of practicing brings up the question of whether the training could accommodate a section where some learners are "imported" for that purpose. I know that there is a line in the March manual (Feb. too I think) that states "the ideal would be to practice with a few students now" or something similar. 
 
One possibility - mind you a possibility - might be to facilitate a group practice session a few weeks after the training when students could be brought in and administrators practiced and got feedback from a colleague/observer. Administrators might get at least 4 practices in 1.5 - 2 hours and they'd have the added advantage of getting some chance to talk with colleagues about how their scoring went.
 
Sounds like a rogue addition to the CAL training....In any case, it would be a bit of a logistics challenge, but at least it could help a group all at once. Any comments?
 
Yours in BEST,
Betty

"Schwerdtfeger, Jane" <JaneS at doe.mass.edu> wrote:
Hi, Janet--yes, that is true, that program staff may feel there aren't
enough students to practice on--that is a real concern. But I think it
would be great for trainers to suggest students who might be likely
candidates for practice--like those you mention, and one of the other
trainers suggested giving a practice test to students who will likely get
the REEP. I think trainees need practice scoring ESOL students, since it is
a lot easier (and often more of a homogenous scoring experience) with adult
colleagues. Does anyone have other suggestions for students who might be
willing to take it as a practice test?

Thanks--
Jane



Betty J. Stone
ESOL Program Administrator
SCALE - Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences
167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: 617-625-6600, Ext. 6933
FAX: 617-623-8528
bjstone13 at yahoo.com

		
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