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Charting a Course: Responding to the Industry-Related
Adult Basic Education Needs of the Texas Workforce
Handbook Two: Workplace Savy for Workforce-related Instruction
Modules #5 & 6


Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

A Message from Texas LEARNS

Introduction: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?

Glossary: Understanding the Language

Module Five: Identifying Adult Learners’ Work-Related Proficiencies & Needs

Check Your Workplace Savvy: An Inventory for Instructors

Stepping Inside the World of Work

What Are Workplace Skills?

Who are Texas’ Limited English Proficient Adults?

Topics in Workforce-Related Instruction

Language Competencies in the Workplace

Language Task Analysis Activities: Why They’re So Important

Things to Know About Industry and Partnerships

Setting Mutual, Achievable Goals and Objectives

Module Six: Delivering Instruction Responsive to Identified Needs

The EFF Work Readiness Profile

Connecting NRS to Workforce-Related Instruction

A Checklist for Instructors

Developing Work-Related Learning Activities

Ten Ways to Make Your Classroom Workforce-Friendly

If It Looks Like a Duck…

Addressing EFF Foundation Skills in WF Instruction

Instructional Scenarios: It’s That Duck Again…

Sample Learning Activities

VESL: Linking ESL and Occupational Training

Understanding the Basics of Bridge Programs

Did You Know That…

References and Resources

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