Analyzing and Debating Issues. Tierra de Oportunidad Module 18. LAES: Latino Adult Education Services Project

This module, which may be used as the basis for a workshop or as a special topic unit in adult basic education or English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) courses, focuses on how to evaluate the facts, opinions, and positions on social issues held by family and friends, neighbors, authority figures, and t...

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Main Authors Kissam, Ed, Dorsey, Holda
Format Web Resource
LanguageEnglish
Published 1997
Subjects
353 Project
Adult Basic Education
Adult Literacy
Basic Skills
California
Data Interpretation
Debate
English (Second Language)
Evaluative Thinking
Immigrants
Information Sources
Learning Modules
Lesson Plans
Literacy Education
California
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Summary:This module, which may be used as the basis for a workshop or as a special topic unit in adult basic education or English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) courses, focuses on how to evaluate the facts, opinions, and positions on social issues held by family and friends, neighbors, authority figures, and the media. Topics covered include the following: evaluating information resources, distinguishing between fact and opinion; distinguishing collaborating and negotiating; debating issues; working in teams; locating, analyzing, and using resources; and researching online. Basic skills addressed include thinking skills, using resources, interpersonal skills, and using information. The module contains the following: teaching points for the instructor; sample learning activities; a list of 15 resources; a sample lesson plan consisting of objectives, learners and context, room setup, materials needed, tasks to do ahead, media used, and steps for conducting the lesson; role-play materials; and pre- and postassessments. (KC)