NLA Question: TANF Discussion

[Samuel J. Perryman]

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I recognize that this discussion is about certification of adult ed
instructors. I respect that.

I am interested to know whether or not anyone knows of an online
discussion of adult educators or otherwise who talk about instructing,
motivating and *retaining* welfare recipients, many of who are receiving
tanf.

Thanks for your patience.

 On Sat, 28 Aug 1999 BJTeach at aol.com wrote:

> 
> I agree with Joye Norris about certification.  I came to certification late 
> in my working life.  I came from a business background and received my 
> certification 15 years after undergrad work.  I found that in teaching adults 
> my business experience has had more of an impact than my experience teaching 
> elementary and high school (Which I have done).  I am able to understand the 
> dilemma adult learners have trying to juggle education, family and a 
> full-time job.  I am more aware of the skills they need to function in the 
> business world and in factories.
> 
> My methods classes did show me where I could find materials to be a better 
> teacher, but that could have been accomplished through workshops and teacher 
> training classes.  Teacher certification is not absolutely necessary for 
> adult education. Certification is a great plus, but experience, caring, 
> understanding and common sense are the most important.
> 
> Barb Sabaj
> bjteach at aol.com
> 
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