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- Effective Term:
- Summer 2014 through Fall 2018
- Course Number:
- ABE 0741
- Course Title:
- Adult Basic Education
- Credit Hours:
- 0
- Contact Hours:
- 1-450
Course Description
Beginning literacy and other academic skills related to personal, family, work, and community needs. These skills are the foundation for developing higher-level employability skills.
Intended Outcomes for the course
In personal, family, employment, and community settings, the student will:
- Apply improved communication skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing)
- Estimate and compute personal needs involving whole numbers, simple measurements, and money
- Solve problems and make decisions using multiple and effective strategies
- Access very basic information through a variety of life skill resources
- Continue life-long learning by participating in educational opportunities when possible
- Use the computer for basic word processing and internet activities
- Compute math problems using a calculator
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Complete assignments by following oral and written instructions at appropriate level
- Given a group problem to solve, participate and interact appropriately within a group setting
- Write a coherent 25-150 word composition on a given topic
- Pass a standardized adult reading tests at CASAS 221 or above, or G.E. 6.0 or above
- Pass a CASAS math test at 221 or higher, complete a teacher generated post-test
- Complete a computer-based assignment
- Complete a post-test of math word problems using a calculator
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Themes:
- Life (e.g. family and citizen) and employability (i.e. worker) planning
- Transition from ABE to post-secondary for ABE to work
- Life Long Learning
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Memory Techniques
- Confidence
Concepts:
- Life-long learning Access information
- Learning strategies
- Self-empowerment
- Critical thinking
- Language improvement
- Life-long learning
- Time Management
- Social/Cultural Enrichment
- Overcoming Barriers
- Employability needs
- Computer literacy
Issues:
- Barriers to student success
- Communication
- Employability
- Access to resources for learning disabled students
Skills:
Communication Skills
- Speak with ease-correct pronunciation, vocabulary, usage
- Listen actively-oral directions, information gathering
- Use grammar effectively-correct usage, punctuation, spelling
- Write effectively-sentence, paragraph, and three paragraph essay
- Use a computer for basic word processing and learning activities when available
- Read with understanding-for information and enjoyment
- Build vocabulary-decoding strategies, learning word meanings
Job Skills
- Use career search resources
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- Use technology effectively
- Communicate effectively at work
- Analyze and plan personal budgets
Math Skills
- Compute using whole numbers ,fractions ,decimals ,percents , money, and life skills management
- Use a calculator for basic math problem solving
Problem Solving Skills
- Think critically and use effective problem-solving strategies
- Apply study skills, develop test-taking strategies
- Assess and re-assess short term and long term goals
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Interact with others appropriately in small and large group settings