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What's New in Professional Learning
What's New in Professional Learning
Propel is pleased to launch the asynchronous Introduction to Adult Education in New Mexico course. This course is for instructors, directors, and program coordinators who are newly hired into New Mexico adult education programs. Go to the course description and registration information.
The new and improved Propel Portal is now available to help New Mexico adult education faculty and staff access in-person, virtual, and asynchronous professional learning options.
The Professional Learning Record and Feedback Form has also been added to help adult education practitioners and programs document professional learning hours.
Microlearning from Propel
Microlearning from Propel
Several Propel Projects have created microlearning opportunties for you. Check out bite-sized professional learning designed to be completed in 10 minutes or less! Each of these series offer new installments regularly.
Mental Health Mondays is an interactive Nearpod series delivered by the DELT Team which addressses the stresses, concerns, and day-to-day wear and tear teachers experience.
Tech Tuesdays, also provided by the DELT Team, are short how-to videos and infographics designed to support better use of technology in adult education.
The TSTM-E Microlearning Moment offers short, interactive lessons designed to help you integrate the Nine Central Skills into your teaching.
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA Podcast
Connect with Adult Ed: The NMAEA Podcast
Connect with Adult Ed is a unique way to learn more about what's happening in adult education in New Mexico and across the country. Each episode explores an adult education topic which is relevant to both practitioners and learners.
Participate in Professional Learning
Participate in Professional Learning
Use the Propel Portal to learn about and register for current professional learning opportunities. In-person, virtual, and asynchronous courses can all be accessed through the Propel Portal.
Use the Professional Learning Record and Feedback Form to track professional learning hours and give feedback to the activity presenters after the activity is completed. Both Propel and non-Propel professional learning activities can be reported with this form.
Propel Professional Learning Policy and Toolkit
Propel Professional Learning Policy and Toolkit
NMHED and Propel introduced the Professional Learning Policy and Planning Toolkit June 1, 2023. The toolkit is competency-based and is intended to guide the development of required Professional Learning Plans.
Click here to view the recorded webinar, policy, and toolkit documents.
Propel Professional Learning Projects
Propel Professional Learning Projects
Please see the websites below for more information about ongoing Propel projects.
The DELT Team provides support for distance education and incorporating technology in instruction.
The ELT Support Team provides a collaborative space to share resources, ideas, and classroom practices to support the instructors of English Language Learners.
The Propel Adult Literacy Team supports New Mexico’s literacy programs by offering professional learning and coaching, fostering collaboration through shared resources and spaces, and raising community awareness about the importance of adult literacy in the state.
Motivational Coaching provides a framework and tools to support adults to: accurately reflect on their skills, strengths, and performance; gain insight into their need for growth and desired outcomes; take responsibility for their own learning; co-create a plan of action to set and meet goals; be accountable for those goals.
Training from the BACK of the Room (TBR) is a "globally acclaimed, interactive, skills-building class" explores how the brain learns and how to use cognitive neuroscience (brain science) concepts to effectively design and deliver instruction. Participants experience brain-based activities in a framework to use in instruction and workshops.
The TSTM Essentials Project utilizes the national Teaching Skills That Matter framework (Nine Central Skills, Five Key Topics, Three Approaches that Work) as we collaborate with instructors and program leaders to support innovative curriculum design, effective instructional delivery, and reflective teaching practices.
The Propel IET Support Team offers professional learning, resources, and support for New Mexico's Integrated Education and Training programs.
The Propel UDL Team empowers educators across New Mexico to design inclusive, engaging, and accessible learning experiences through professional learning and collaboration grounded in the Universal Design for Learning guidelines.
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