Introduction to Adult Foundational Learning (Online Training) Nov-Dec 2021 (Part 1 of 5 - afternoons)

Location: Online

Region(s): North, West Central, East Central, Central, South, Edmonton (ECALA funded), Calgary (Calgary Learns funded)

This training aligns with the Government of Alberta Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) Guidelines, and is intended to give CALP-funded practitioners fundamental knowledge for supporting adult foundational learners in communities across Alberta.

Introduction to Adult Foundational Learning explores strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences for adults in CALP-funded programs. Participants will come away with practical strategies and resources to start using right away.

This training will also provide the opportunity for new and seasoned CALP-funded practitioners alike to participate in a collaborative learning environment, which fosters building and strengthening CALP communities of practice.

Participants in this training will:

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge in Adult Literacy and Foundational Learning
• Identify and practice collaborative learning strategies for adult foundational learners
• Access credible tools and resources for adult foundational learners

Dates: Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, and December 1, 2021

Time: 1:30pm – 2:15pm

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Registration Fee: $40.00

Trainers: Emily Robinson Leclair & Corrie Rhyasen Erdman, Community Learning Network

NOTE: Attendance at all of the Zoom sessions and completion of Self-Study is required within the 4 weeks allotted for this course to receive a certificate. The online training will include Five Zoom session (75 minutes each) alternating with Four Self-Study sections (90 minutes each) held over 4-weeks for a total of 13 hours of training.

Each participant will need their own Portal account to participate in the training cohort, and to access the Zoom links and self-study assignments. *If you would like to register someone who does not have an account, please have them submit an account request at https://calp.ca/user/request prior to registering.

Coffee Hour

Join CLN and your fellow participants for a follow-up session to network, discuss ideas and topics related to the training and share promising practices for your role in CALP.

DATE: Wednesday, January 12 at 10:00 am-11:00 am

A reminder email will be sent to you prior to the Coffee Hour session.