Day One (Afternoon Session)

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Saskatchewan Adult Literacy

Moosomin First Nation

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Day One (afternoon)

I. Portfolios

A. Portfolio Handouts, Becoming a Master Student. (Ellis) p. 18 & 19
B. Blogs (Internet Portfolios)

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II. Journals (Interpersonal, Lifelong Learning)

A. Personal Reflection
B. Morning Pages
C. Journaling for Discussion

III. Math Lesson (Numeracy) (Attached Posts)

IV.  Writing Exercise (Journaling):

Recalling an Enjoyable Learning Experience

(Interpersonal, Communication, Life-Long Learning)

Take 3 minutes to remember a time when you enjoyed learning something.  In your journals, make a list or write a few things you enjoyed about the experience.  Share the experience with a small group.

Day One (Morning Session)

Saskatchewan Adult Literacy

Moosomin First Nation

January 27th, 2009

Day One (morning)

I. Introduction

A. Personal Introduction
B. Names
C. Class Times, Absenteeism, Cellphones, Classroom Needs

II. Course Overview

A. The Circle of Learning (handout)

B. Learning Skills

1. Memory Skills

a. Reading: Memory Forest, Becoming a Master Student. (Ellis) p.80
b. Names, BaMS. p. 90

2. Organization Skills (Time Management)

a. Note Taking

b. Day Planner

i. Important Information
ii. Important Numbers (email addresses)
iii. Month at a glance
iv. Important Dates (School and Personal)
v. Daily Log (Educational, Exercise, Nutrition)

3. Reading Skills

a. Reading for Effect

b. Reading for Enjoyment

4. Writing Skills

a. Journals - Interpersonal

b. Professional Writing

5. Computer Skills
a. Terminology

b. Data Processing
c. Word Processing
d. Internet Searches
e. Email (Networking Sights)

6. Studying/Test Taking

7. Money/Budgeting Skills

8. Other Possible Certificate Courses or Workshops
a. CPR
b. WHMS

c. Safe Food Handling

d. Housekeeping

III. Goal Setting (For Students Individual Programs)

Name:
Date:
Place:

What I want from my education is....

When I complete my education, I want to be able to...

I also want...

I want to accomplish, in...

30 Days
90 Days
End of Program
1 Year
5 Years

What the Instructor can do to help me is...

What the North West Regional College can do to help me is...

Day One Numeracy Game

Day One Numeracy Problems and Answers

Day One Numeracy Lesson and Examples