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ABEABC

Conference

2017

April 27/28

Harrison Hot Springs

 

Looking Around – Looking Forward: Exploring Possibilities and Bright Ideas

The primary activity of the ABEABC focuses on excellence in professional development by inviting people working in the ABE/ESL fields to share their best practices and research at our annual conference.Adult basic education – whether delivered in secondary, post-secondary, First Nations, community, or Corrections programs – is a growing and ever- changing field in the use of technologies, course structures and program development.

This year’s theme “Looking Around – Looking Forward: Exploring Possibilities and Bright Ideas” offers the opportunity for you to share your innovative programs and best practices.

INVITATION: Practitioners and researchers involved in the field of Adult Basic Education are invited to submit proposals for 90-minute presentations applicable to ABE and ESL learning and reflecting the 2017 Conference theme in the following areas:

  • Innovative teaching methods and program development
  • Student assessment and portfolio use for student evaluation
  • Using technology in the classroom and online for students and instructors
  • “Universal Design”- creating inclusive environments for all students
  • Topics and issues arising in today’s classroom that support professional and personal development

Practical, innovative and interactive workshops are encouraged.

  

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The primary activity of the Adult Basic Education Association of BC focuses on excellence in professional development. Each year a conference is held in the spring to bring together instructors from around the province.

In recent years we were at:

  • 2016 – Harrison Hot Springs – Building Bridges: Creating Structures for Success
  • 2015 – Harrison Hot Springs – The Kaleidoscope of Adult Learning: Our Shifting Perspective
  • 2014 – Harrison Hot Springs – Taking Back the Dream: Working Together to Support Adult Education In the Face of Change
  • 2013 – Harrison Hot Springs – The Education Jigsaw: Fitting Adults into the Puzzle
  • 2012 – Harrison Hot Springs – Life is a Highway: Connections and Crossroads
  • 2011 – Harrison Hot Springs – Transitions & Transformations: Embracing Change
  • 2010 – Harrison Hot Springs – Inspiring Skills for Success
  • 2009 – Prince George – Culturalizing the Curriculum
  • 2008 – Victoria
  • 2007 – Chilliwack
  • 2006 – Kamloops
  • 2005 – Merritt
  • 2004 – Castlegar
  • 2003 – Richmond
  • 2002 – Prince George
  • 2001 – Victoria
  • 2000 – University College of the Cariboo (Kamloops)