[Trainer-Talk] Teaching adults who don't speak English

[Showe Trela]

Thank you, Mario, for taking the time to reply. I am curious if other trainers are facing this issue because with the world being so tech-based, the schools are using Google Classroom, D2l, and email for all of their communication. If you don't know conversational English, I am curious as to how you even work with someone to access all of this information. I do have interpreters that I work with when I train and have tried translating the materials to their primary languages but I am struggling with how to get the tech knowledge to them so that they can even take the English courses. Do you teach Braille in their primary language if they can read in their language? Do you teach English grade 1 Braille when they are also taking English learning classes? Do you focus on tech because you secretly wonder how they are going to master English and Braille and Tech? What if you don't have a lot of time to work with them and progress is slow because they have a ton of barriers? Curious to hear others experiences! Thank you for your support! 

Showe 
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> On Sep 12, 2024, at 7:33 PM, Mario Eiland <eilandm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I think the focus should be learning English first. Otherwise, as you
> expressed, it's very difficult to teach technology.
> That's what I did when I came to the United States. I focused in learning
> English, English Braille and then I was able to get involved with my
> classes.
> 
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> Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Teaching adults who don't speak English
> 
> Hello. I am curious if anyone has taught technology and Braille to adults
> who do not speak a word of English. Can you share your experiences? The end
> goal is getting the adult employed and I am struggling with finding the
> balance between teaching these skills while they are learning English. For
> example, I am curious if teaching contracted Braille when they do not read
> or speak English is the right move. They are taking ELL classes and also
> need assistive tech training. I am struggling with finding resources to
> teach computer literacy when there may not be words in their language to
> explain the concept. Ideas, thoughts, and experiences welcome!
> 
> Showe
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