Let's Talk! Strategies for Empowering Students to Communicate Effectively in the Workplace

April 1, 2024 1:00 - 2:00pm ET
Discover the significance of teaching foundational vocabulary and phrases, explore online resources for instruction, and learn how to incorporate engaging workplace communication learning experiences that resonate with students at all levels and across different career paths.
Presenter: Michele Vick, instructional consultant within the English Language Proficiency program of Texas A&M University’s Center for Teaching Excellence
This webinar is part of ProLiteracy's Teacher Training Plus project, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. For more information about Teacher Training Plus or other professional learning opportunities from ProLiteracy, visit www.proliteracy.org/courses/
Link to materials: www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z697vk...
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:05 Small Group Coaching Sessions
00:03:04 Additional Resources for Participants
00:06:14 Introducing Michele Vick
00:08:17 Objectives
00:09:26 Come to a Coaching Session!
00:11:20 Quote from US Department of Labor
00:13:09 What kinds of ORAL communication skills do you think your adult learners need for the workplace?
00:16:16 Key Workplace Communication Situations
00:17:39 Skills to Pay the Bills Communication Video
00:20:32 Teach Students Useful Expressions
00:22:02 Key Workplace Communication Situations - Activity
00:24:01 Listening (underappreciated communication skill often not taught)
00:25:04 Teach Other Discourse Skills
00:28:03 Discourse Skills Waterfall Chat Activities
00:31:23 Resource: Soft Skills to Pay the Bills
00:37:25 Resource: Learn to Earn Toolkit
00:42:44 Resource: Common Workplace Communication (GCF Global)
00:48:12 Keep in Mind
00:51:32 Final Thoughts/Wrap Up
00:53:45 Q&A and Thank you