The 2nd Phase: Preparing For Adulthood

Lonza M. Morgan

DERRICK BARBEE EDU500008VA016-1146-001 Adult Learning Theory

Mission StatementOur mission is to provide adequate facilities for

adults with specials needs while impacting their lives with positive and effective

techniques for daily living. Learning and basic life skills will be taught

on a daily basis. Our vision is to have adults with special needs become productive citizens and become independent.

What Is 2nd Phase?

Adult services for special needs adults who wish to practice independence, gain employment, and increase their

academic skills.

• A. Money Management/Consumer Awareness

• B. Food Management• C. Personal Appearance

and Hygiene• D. Health• E. Housekeeping• F. Housing• G. Transportation• H. Educational

Planning

• I. Job Seeking Skills• J. Job Maintenance

Skills• K. Emergency and

Safety Skills• L. Knowledge of

Community Resources• M. Interpersonal

Skills• N. Legal Skills• O. Pregnancy

Prevention/Parenting and Child Care

Independent Skills

EmploymentVocational Rehabilitation

begins with the basic principles that ALL people with disabilities can and should work. What’s more,

they should work in “normal” jobs out in the

community, earning pay and benefits comparable to

everyone else.

Learning Theories

• Andragogy

• Self-directed Learning

• Transitional Learning Theory

Grading• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.

• Points are based on: Class participation

(effort) Completion of assignments

(daily work) Major projects, exams, and

self-reflection • Grades are posted online and updated every Thursday.

Our Grading Scale

• 90-100% = A

• 80-89% = B

• 70-79% = C

• 60-69% = D

• Below 60% = F

Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

My Pledge to Students• I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

• I will work with you to meet learning goals.

• I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.