Research Foundation for the Objectives and Resources

Adult Education Objectives across Book-Centered Lesson Plans

Core Objectives

A.Observe Critically

Core Objectives:
Clifford's Sports Day
Catch Me if You Can!
Katy and the Big Snow
A Tree for Me
Attending to visual sources of information (ex., television) AE     AE
Reflect an understanding of the purpose of the observation in your strategy        
Monitoring comprehension and adjusting strategies       AE
Analyze the accuracy, bias, and usefulness of the information       AE
Integrate observations with prior knowledge        


AE = Adult Education Lesson

B. Listen Actively

Core Objectives:
Clifford's Sports Day
Catch Me if You Can!
Katy and the Big Snow
A Tree for Me
Attend to oral information AE     AE
Clarify purpose by using appropriate listening strategies        
Monitor comprehension and adjust strategies to overcome barriers        
Integrate information with prior knowledge AE      

AE = Adult Education Lesson

C. Speak So Others Can Understand

Core Objectives:
Clifford's Sports Day
Catch Me if You Can!
Katy and the Big Snow
A Tree for Me
Determine the reading purpose        
Organize and relay information to serve the purpose, context, and listener AE AE    
Pay attention to oral English conventions        
Use multiple strategies to monitor effectiveness        

AE = Adult Education Lesson

D. Read with Understanding

Core Objectives:
Clifford's Sports Day
Catch Me if You Can!
Katy and the Big Snow
A Tree for Me
Determine the reading purpose   AE    
Select appropriate strategies   AE    
Monitor comprehension and adjust strategies appropriately        
Analyze the info and reflect on its meaning        
Integrate content with prior knowledge        

AE = Adult Education Lesson

E. Convey Ideas in Writing

Core Objectives:
Clifford's Sports Day
Catch Me if You Can!
Katy and the Big Snow
A Tree for Me
Determine the purpose for communication        
Organize and present info to serve purpose, context and audience   AE AE  
Pay attention to English conventions     AE  
Seek feedback and revise     AE  

AE = Adult Education Lesson

F. Promote Family Member Growth and Development

Core Objectives:
Clifford's Sports Day
Catch Me if You Can!
Katy and the Big Snow
A Tree for Me
Make and pursue plans for self-improvement AE      
Guide and mentor other family members AE      
Foster the informal education of children        
Support children's formal education        
Direct and discipline children        

AE = Adult Education Lesson

G. Meet Family Needs and Responsibilities

Core Objectives:
Clifford's Sports Day
Catch Me if You Can!
Katy and the Big Snow
A Tree for Me
Provide for safety and physical needs        
Manage family resources        
Balance priorities to meet multiple needs        
Give and receive support outside the immediate family        

AE = Adult Education Lesson

H. Strengthen the Family System

Core Objectives:
Clifford's Sports Day
Catch Me if You Can!
Katy and the Big Snow
A Tree for Me
Create a vision for the family and work to achieve it        
Promote values, ethics, and cultural heritage        
Form and maintain supportive family relationships        
Provide opportunities for each family member to experience success        
Encourage open communication between generations        

AE = Adult Education Lesson

 


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