| Name | Advising the Adult Learner: The Teacher's Role (Self-directed Online) |
|---|---|
| Start | Ongoing |
| End | Ongoing |
| Description | It is often the teacher to whom the adult learner first turns for advice on issues ranging from educational and vocational options to employment, family, health, emotional, and legal issues. Do you know when to provide guidance and advice and when to refer learners to professional counselors and other available community services? In this course, you will explore the advantages and limitations of the teacher’s role as an adviser, learn about community resources, and identify strategies for listening and responding to student needs (estimated course completion time: up to 15 hours). Enrollment verification with Moodle login information will be sent to registrants within one business day of registration. |
| Goals | This course is free of charge to all California adult education programs. |
| Location | Online |
| Facilitator | The goal of this course is to help adult education teachers understand the nature of student advisement and enhance their knowledge and skills to be effective student advisers. |
| Contact | Please contact CALPRO at calprohelp@air.org or at 916-286-8803 for more information. |
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