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      • Examinations & assessment
        July 2002

        Performance Assessments for Adult Education: Exploring the Measurement Issues

        Report of a Workshop

        by Committee for the Workshop on Alternatives for Assessing Adult Education and Literacy Programs, Robert J. Mislevy and Kaeli T. Knowles, Editors, National Research Council

        In the United States, the nomenclature of adult education includes adult literacy, adult secondary education, and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) services provided to undereducated and limited English proficient adults. Those receiving adult education services have diverse reasons for seeking additional education. With the passage of the WIA, the assessment of adult education students became mandatory-regardless of their reasons for seeking services. The law does allow the states and local programs flexibility in selecting the most appropriate assessment for the student. The purpose of the NRC's workshop was to explore issues related to efforts to measure learning gains in adult basic education programs, with a focus on performance-based assessments.

      • ELT resource books for teachers
        May 1999

        Pictures of English Tenses for Young Learners

        by Mark Fletcher

        Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A1/A2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. 20 units with pictures for oral practice, and written follow up exercises for consolidation For ages 7—14 Similar in format to the very successful Pictures of English Tenses but covering more grammar for beginner / elementary learners. Designed to be very “ESOL Friendly”. Uses colour to differentiate between the tenses. Has clear illustrations giving practice in the structures to be learnt. Includes exercises on: Present Simple Present Continuous Past Going to Have got I like ....ing Comparing

      • ELT resource books for teachers
        May 1996

        Making Polite Noises

        Social and Functional English for Communication!

        by Fletcher / Hargreaves

        Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A2/B1. Where CEF is Common European Framework. This popular book has been updated so that it is particularly suitable for English as a second language learners (ESOL), as well as for EFL. It gives practice in the essentials of Social English. All the main functions of language (asking for information, suggestions, offers, complaints and apologies, starting and finishing conversations, telephoning, persuasion... ) Each of the 21 units gives essential phrases in lively dialogues, then controlled and free practice. Revision exercises and telephone situations recycle this through mini role plays. Includes Teaching Notes - Cassette available “Now, I feel much more ‘at home’ speaking to people in English, because I know so many everyday expressions”

      • Chang'e and the Good Sun

        by Tiffani Ren

        Chang’e lives in a land where a Good Sun gives the people light and heat. Everyone is happy, but then the weather changes. First it is too hot, and then it is too cold. Find out how Chang’e helps solve the problem. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences, exploring various social values and belief systems, and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to re-brand and deliver our readers to local markets.

      • Germs

        by Devora Manier

        Germs are everywhere. They come in all shapes and sizes. They can cause all types of diseases. How do we fight germs? How do we keep our bodies safe and healthy? Read and find out. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences; exploring various social values and belief systems; and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to rebrand and deliver our readers to their markets.

      • Sailing the Storm

        by Beth O'Brien

        Emma’s dream comes true when she learns to sail. Read about Emma’s sailing adventures with her new friends and crew, Lizzie and Ali. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences; exploring various social values and belief systems; and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning.

      • Crochet Captain

        by Pamela Tuck

        Ronnie and his father move to a new apartment. Now Ronnie must go to a new school and try to make friends. Read the story. Find out how Ronnie becomes the Crochet Captain. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences, exploring various social values and belief systems, and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to re-brand and deliver our readers to local markets.

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