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Classroom accommodations for older adults looks at suggestions and best practices instructors can try in the classroom to support their older adult learners. These suggestions are based on in-class experience from Immigrant Services of Nova Scotia (ISANS) 55+ literacy class, along with best practices from settlement providers and community organizations.
Learning objectives for this webinar include:
Webinar Type: Teaching Best Practices
Categories: Classroom Management; Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Instructional Design; Literacy
Teaching Sectors: Continuing Education/Adult ESL (non-credit), LINC, Self-employed
Participant Level: All levels
Julie MacDonald (she/her) has worked with newcomers to Canada since 2013. She works at Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia in Language Services as a literacy team lead, PBLA lead, and instructor. At ISANS, she uses her knowledge and experience to support vulnerable clients, including older adult learners.
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