Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

In personal, family, employment, and community settings, the student will:

• Apply improved communication skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing)
• Estimate and compute personal needs involving whole numbers, simple measurements, and money
• Solve problems and make decisions using multiple and effective strategies
• Access very basic information through a variety of life skill resources
• Continue life-long learning by participating in educational opportunities when possible
• Use the computer for basic word processing and internet activities
• Compute math problems using a calculator

• Complete assignments by following oral and written instructions at appropriate level
• Given a group problem to solve, participate and interact appropriately within a group setting
• Write a coherent 25-150 word composition on a given topic
• Pass a standardized adult reading tests at CASAS 221 or above, or G.E. 6.0 or above
• Pass a CASAS math test at 221 or higher, complete a teacher generated post-test
• Complete a computer-based assignment
• Complete a post-test of math word problems using a calculator

Themes:

• Life (e.g. family and citizen) and employability (i.e. worker) planning
• Transition from ABE to post-secondary for ABE to work
• Life Long Learning
• Goal Setting
• Decision Making
• Memory Techniques
• Confidence

Concepts:

• Life-long learning Access information
• Learning strategies
• Self-empowerment
• Critical thinking
• Language improvement
• Life-long learning
• Time Management
• Social/Cultural Enrichment
• Overcoming Barriers
• Employability needs
• Computer literacy

Issues:

• Barriers to student success
• Communication
• Employability
• Access to resources for learning disabled students

Skills:

Communication Skills

• Speak with ease-correct pronunciation, vocabulary, usage
• Listen actively-oral directions, information gathering
• Use grammar effectively-correct usage, punctuation, spelling
• Write effectively-sentence, paragraph, and three paragraph essay
• Use a computer for basic word processing and learning activities when available
• Read with understanding-for information and enjoyment
• Build vocabulary-decoding strategies, learning word meanings

Job Skills

• Use career search resources
• Develop job search strategies and skills ( interviewing, resume, and cover letter)
• Develop Pre-employment skills
• Use technology effectively
• Communicate effectively at work
• Analyze and plan personal budgets

Math Skills

• Compute using whole numbers ,fractions ,decimals ,percents , money, and life skills management
• Use a calculator for basic math problem solving

Problem Solving Skills

• Think critically and use effective problem-solving strategies
• Apply study skills, develop test-taking strategies
• Assess and re-assess short term and long term goals

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Interact with others appropriately in small and large group settings