Swine Flu and the Repercussions of Health Literacy

April 29, 2009

A few years ago, we were shocked by the Avian Influenza, a virus that occurs naturally in birds. The virus started in Asia and people across the world were scared to eat poultry because of the potentially fatal illness.   Enter 2009 and the swine flu. According to the Center of Disease Control, the swine […]

Hooray for Earth Day!

April 23, 2009

To celebrate Earth Day, Project Learn students discussed ways they can make the Earth more liveable. Our goal was to inspire students to appreciate the Earth and its environment, but to also be mindful on how we use natural resources, including trees and water. In some classes, teachers started the day by sharing a few […]

Discrimination or Fair Play?

April 16, 2009

The majority of my ESOL Conversations students don’t work. They complain about how hard it is to find a job, or even volunteer work. But for good reason. There have even been some employers who say they don’t like the way the students speak English. Say what? Yup, it’s true. This really happened. So, when one of […]

Troubled Economy = Troubled Students

April 14, 2009

The students that come to Project Learn are greatly affected by the troubled economy. More and more formerly employed individuals are attending orientation and starting classes.The stress is intense for these individuals. Unfortunately, the pressure to get their GED and past academic experiences seem to scare them into thinking that they can’t succeed.

Gender Roles in America and Abroad

April 7, 2009

From China to Puerto Rico, Project Learn’s ESOL students discuss the roles and responsibilities of men and women in the home and abroad, the perceptions of an angry woman, and how men dress determine how they are perceived by others.

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