Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id i2QKIPm26621; Fri, 26 Mar 2004 15:18:25 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 15:18:25 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <64b5bc69.2747ccf2.cbad300@mpmail1.jmu.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: brownpg@jmu.edu To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10109] online education opportunity X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 X-Mailer: Webmail Mirapoint Direct 3.3.8-GR Status: O Content-Length: 2654 Lines: 72 For those who are looking to expand their education and/or professional knowledge, the Workforce Development Campus at James Madison University offers certificates in workforce and workplace education. This program is offered under the directorship of Dr. Diane Foucar-Szocki and the Virginia Workforce Improvement Network. All WDC courses run in seven-week blocks and are facilitated through online learning. WDC is developed to utilize collective discussions, group collaboration, and the virtual classroom. Facilitators provide constant feedback to individuals and to the group. Participants have joined WDC from around the nation, and from as far away as India! Join them and prepare yourself for a successful employment future. Introduction to Workforce Education is a prerequisite to all certificate path except ESOL Program Developer (ESOL in the Workplace is a prerequisite for the ESOL certificate). Certificates are available in: Program Development. Program Developers meet with employees, learns what the employer needs, helps the employer determine the kind of program that will best meet those needs, contracts the program, arranges the program, and evaluates its effectiveness. ESOL Program Development. Addresses the specific needs of establishing programs in a diverse workplace, including native and non-native development needs, scheduling, and program design. Curriculum Design. Curriculum Designers design learning experiences that assist the employer and the employees to accomplish their goals. The designer links the needs of the employer with the needs of the employees to create a program that works for entry-level, high school, and technical school prepared employees. Instruction. Instructors lead programs and teach at or through the workplace. The Instructional Specialist works with employees to learn what is needed to accomplish the goals of the employer and to assist employees in becoming a stronger and better-prepared worker. What it takes: · Three to four hours per week, over seven weeks, per course. · Registration form – found on www.jmu.edu/wdc · Ask for special NIFL pricing, group rates and early bird specials For more information Contact: mongerhx@jmu.edu or Visit the WDC website: www.jmu.edu/wdc Pamela Greenhalgh Brown Associate Director Workforce Improvement Network James Madison University MSC 9003/Blue Ridge Hall Harrisonburg, VA 22840 540-568-8797 1-888-637-8494 540-568-2933 (fax) http://www.jmu.edu/esol "Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace, and power in it." -- Goethe
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