Module 5: Discussion: From Worms to Wall Street Video
This posting pertains to the video at the bottom of this page that discusses project-based learning.
Eric "When learners work in pairs or in teams, they find they need skills to plan, organize, negotiate, make their points, and arrive at a consensus about issues such as what tasks to perform, who will be responsible for each task, and how information will be researched and presented. These skills have been identified by learners as important for living successful lives (Stein, 1995) and by employers as necessary in a high-performance workplace (U.S. Department of Labor, 1991)."
-Center for Adult English Language Acquisition @ CAELA: ESL Resources: Digests (cal.org)
The purpose of my enrollment in this certification program is to get to a place where I have a credible voice in removing barriers to opportunity within the English learner population. As such, it’s my end goal to advocate for language and culture lessons physically situated in the workplace.
In January 2017, Ithaca, NY declared itself a sanctuary city. I believe that in doing so, the city took responsibility for the well-being of new citizens and should create welcoming programs to follow through on its declaration. Ithaca’s two largest employers are Cornell University and Cayuga Health System. I propose two project-based programs related to each of those employers and the services they offer:
Jobs | Working at Cornell
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Cayuga Health | Advanced Compassionate Care
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Reply Eric Wolford
I find it interesting what types of topics might be covered in an adult-based PBL approach over a one catered for adolescents. I can totally see the practicality for both of these, as the former helps acclimate recent immigrants to some of the things we take most for granted about living in the United States while the latter helps in navigating them around the idiosyncrasies of our medical system. These definitely look like interesting projects!
Reply Asma Alzaharani
Hi Melinda,
The project related to the Cayuga Health System, where students participate in a mock health incident, could greatly benefit international students by helping them improve their medical vocabulary. Since many countries use English as an international language in the medical field, it's crucial for students to be familiar with English medical terminology. By researching specific injuries and conditions and discussing them in the context of the project, students can enhance their understanding of medical vocabulary and become more confident in communicating in English, which will be essential for their studies at medical school.
-Center for Adult English Language Acquisition @ CAELA: ESL Resources: Digests (cal.org)
The purpose of my enrollment in this certification program is to get to a place where I have a credible voice in removing barriers to opportunity within the English learner population. As such, it’s my end goal to advocate for language and culture lessons physically situated in the workplace.
In January 2017, Ithaca, NY declared itself a sanctuary city. I believe that in doing so, the city took responsibility for the well-being of new citizens and should create welcoming programs to follow through on its declaration. Ithaca’s two largest employers are Cornell University and Cayuga Health System. I propose two project-based programs related to each of those employers and the services they offer:
- Cornell University - Adult learners will use technology to explore the different schools and colleges within Cornell University’s campus and some of the important work that has been and is coming out of the institution. They will research job opportunities on campus in a variety of settings including academia, research, support staff, food services, housing, maintenance, etc. They will use the local transportation system on a field trip to and tour of campus using maps and way-finding systems. They will meet with experts, including an individual from Cornell’s employment center and department of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At the end of the project timeline, adult learners will present individually to their class on which job at Cornell University appeals to them the most. Also, they will present collectively what they think Cornell University could improve upon to be most welcoming to individuals from other countries and/or cultures.
- Cayuga Health System – Adult learners will participate in a mock health incident that requires a visit to one of the hospital facilities for care. This project-based learning opportunity will be coordinated by representatives from the Health System as well as from the teaching institution. Learners will be divided into pairs and assigned to different types of facilities including urgent care, maternal care, general practice, pediatrics, etc. Learners will have to research specific injuries or conditions to convey information during the incident visits. Commonly occurring conditions will be used for this project such as pregnancy, car accident, sore throat, knee pain, etc. Students will convene as a class to discuss the difficulties they experienced, as well as what went well, and then provide a report with recommendations for improvement back to the Health System at the end of the project.
Jobs | Working at Cornell
Links to an external site.
Cayuga Health | Advanced Compassionate Care
Links to an external site.
Reply Eric Wolford
I find it interesting what types of topics might be covered in an adult-based PBL approach over a one catered for adolescents. I can totally see the practicality for both of these, as the former helps acclimate recent immigrants to some of the things we take most for granted about living in the United States while the latter helps in navigating them around the idiosyncrasies of our medical system. These definitely look like interesting projects!
Reply Asma Alzaharani
Hi Melinda,
The project related to the Cayuga Health System, where students participate in a mock health incident, could greatly benefit international students by helping them improve their medical vocabulary. Since many countries use English as an international language in the medical field, it's crucial for students to be familiar with English medical terminology. By researching specific injuries and conditions and discussing them in the context of the project, students can enhance their understanding of medical vocabulary and become more confident in communicating in English, which will be essential for their studies at medical school.