TESOL International Association has defined a core set of principles for the exemplary teaching and learning of English as a new language. This exciting new book applies these principles to adults learning English in adult education and workforce development settings. The 6 Principles and their recommended practices are targets of teaching…

The post-secondary educational system has undergone dramatic changes and experienced immense stress in the past two decades. Once regarded as the logical next step toward career opportunities and financial security, higher education is a subject of growing uncertainty for millions of people across the United States. It is more common than ever to…

This review-specific protocol guides the review of research that informs the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) practice guide "Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning." The review-specific protocol is used in conjunction with the "WWC Procedures and Standards Handbook (version 3.0)." This practice guide is…

Communities across the country are grappling with different approaches to improving their schools. Introducing or expanding charter schools is one of the approaches that states and school districts have considered or implemented. Charter schools serve more than 5 percent of public school students nationwide and make up close to 7 percent of all…

This document highlights some of the major issues of concern to the labor movement, particularly those that have pending legislation. This instructor's guide offers suggestions on how unions might educate their members on these issues during scheduled union meetings, seminars, or workshops, or in conjunction with specialized campaigns such as a…

The Center for Adult English Language Acquisition (CAELA) Network, under contract with the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), has created a framework that can be used to plan, implement, and evaluate professional development for practitioners working with adult English language learners at the state, regional, and program levels. The…

Provides a succinct introduction to the history and classroom use of labor folk songs. Presents the lyrics to "John Henry,""Miner's Lifeguard," and "Talking Union," along with some background on each song. Includes a bibliography of books, articles, song collections, labor resources, organizations, and periodicals.…

Presents a lesson plan focused on the events surrounding the 1894 Pullman railroad car strike. Reviews the particulars of the strike (the federal government used armed force to end the strike) and then presents a simulation where students role play members of the investigating presidential commission. Includes related documents. (MJP)

A teaching unit uses the songs of sailors, loggers, coal miners, and other workers to illustrate how the United States was built in the nineteenth century. Words and music for seven songs are given, along with classroom activities to help children understand occupations and industries during that time. (PP)

Suggests how the classic model of overlapping contracts can be incorporated into the contract wage model of aggregate supply. Illustrates dynamics of macroeconomic adjustment following a shock to aggregate demand. Concludes that overlapping contracts do not prolong the adjustment process; rather, the longest remaining contract determines the time…

Presents activities related to material included in the Winter 1997 "OAH Magazine of History" (v11 n2). The activities are linked to photographs appearing in the theme issue on labor history. Activities include discussion questions and writing assignments related to the photographs. (MJP)

This report offers California college faculty a closer look at contextualized teaching and learning (CTL) as a promising set of strategies and practices that can be expanded through the state's Basic Skills Initiative. The report is relevant to a range of instructional and counseling faculty, including academic and career and technical education…

Discusses major issues affecting production costs and how these issues can be presented to students. The major factors which are discussed are advanced technology, materials, labor, taxes, and government regulations. (CT)

This guide, designed to promote knowledge of labor unions and favorable attitudes toward them among students, describes examples of labor-in-the-schools projects, programs, and materials. The guide contains samples of AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations) materials, projects, and programs from international…

Briefly reviews a number of fiction and documentary films and videos dealing with labor history. Considers ways these can be integrated into classroom instruction. Includes an annotated bibliography of related books and articles. Takes a quick look at Hollywood films such as "On the Waterfront" and "The Molly McGuires." (MJP)