Texas Adult Education Standards and Benchmarks
for ABE ASE and ESL Learners

Implementation Guide
Version 1.0
June 2007

Section 4: Resources

Helpful Hints for Implementing the Standards
National Reporting System Educational Functional Level Descriptors
Lesson Plan Template
Helpful Websites
Standards Specialists
GREAT Center Trainers Who Have Standards Specialist Training

Helpful Hints for Implementing the Standards

W

hen teaching a lesson using the standards and benchmarks:

 

• Focus on 2-3 benchmarks each lesson.

• Remember that a lesson can take more than one class meeting to complete.

• Mix higher and lower level learners in multi-level classes, the higher level learners can assist the lower level learners, while at the same time reinforcing what they have learned.

• Make sure to involve your learners in what is being taught – ask them what they want to learn.

• Base your lessons on real-life experiences.

• Look at the benchmarks first, and then develop your lesson plan.

• Be flexible and allow for teachable moments in your instruction.

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