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REEP: ARLINGTON COUNTY’S ONLINE PROGRAM FOR ESL ADULTS

REEP: ARLINGTON COUNTY’S ONLINE PROGRAM FOR ESL ADULTS. KJ BUTCHKO ED 554. Mission Statement.   To provide for the education and employment related needs of limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington. BACKGROUND.

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REEP: ARLINGTON COUNTY’S ONLINE PROGRAM FOR ESL ADULTS

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  1. REEP:ARLINGTON COUNTY’S ONLINE PROGRAM FOR ESL ADULTS KJ BUTCHKO ED 554

  2. Mission Statement   To provide for the education and employment related needs of limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington.

  3. BACKGROUND • 1976 – began as a program for Asian refugees in Arlington (Refugee Education and Employment Program) • 1983 – opened to all immigrant groups • 2001 – program entirely on-line • Based on national standards (REEP used as a framework)

  4. Program Overview • 9 levels of classes, intensive – nonintensive, full and part time • Fairfax and Prince William counties also use REEP • Focus on lifeskills, literacy and education • Needs based, whole language curriculum • Entirely on line: registration, curriculum, lesson plans, lessons, resources

  5. REEP: Available 24/7 • Role relevant - addresses employment, family and community roles • Learner-centered – based on skills needed to function in today’s society • Systems relevant: healthcare, banking • Learning strategies to include test taking skills and research skills • Team work and social “talking” • Technology training – intro to e-mail and Internet

  6. CURRICULUM OVERVIEW • Entirely on line • Students must take”Getting Started” and “Final Relections” units + 3- 4 units per course • Needs assessment determines units • Each course runs 11 – 12 weeks • Each level has up to 10 units offered • 20 – 30 instructional hours/unit

  7. Assessments Overview • Placement assessment by staff • Needs assessment by instructor to identify curriculum/lessons • Performance based by instructor • Correct Placement? • Progress?

  8. Interactive Approach • Technology integrated throughout units • ESL software • Web based activities with links related to performance objectives, sample REEP lesson plans integrating technology & web-quests • Links to online audio and video resources • VHS and cassette recordings • Technology Curriculum offered as a lesson

  9. www.reepworld.orgGetting Started • Choose educator tab • Online curriculum & enter • Instructional Planning/Needs Assessment • Curriculum Content • Resources/Technology Integration • Training: Create your own homepage • Resources/Webquests

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