Research is part of the entire system. How do we incorporate various research into to the current structure? How will it successfully impact the current program and the future plans? What are the potential barriers?



We reviewed concepts related to backwards design. What are of the goals, and how will will measure it? We began by looking at what needed to occur by the conclusion of the one year program. Then we reviewed the three different levels. Finally, we began to look at the… Continue

The goal of critical thinking skills related to graduate requirements began with a conversation. I will first explain the plan, then how we arrived at this end point.



Students entering the AAMF free ESL classes are exposed to three distinct levels of curriculum and instruction. The curriculum is provided by the Art of Learning. Each level has prescribed lessons and guidelines; however, facilitators are provided with additional time for creativity and innovation. The thought is to… Continue

How do we get students to think critically in a one-year program? This was the new project for my return to India. The AAMF in coordination with the Art of Learning prescribe opportunity through aligned curriculum driven instruction for students in New Delhi to acquire the English language. This is a one-year program, free to those who are willing to participate 6 days per week for one hour and forty-five minutes. As stated earlier, the successful implementation of an LMS, music in the… Continue

How do we get students to think critically in a one-year program? This was the new project for my return to India. The AAMF in coordination with the Art of Learning prescribe opportunity through aligned curriculum driven instruction for students in New Delhi to acquire the English language. This is a one-year program, free to those who are willing to participate 6 days per week for one hour and forty-five minutes. As stated earlier, the successful implementation of an LMS, music in the… Continue

It is good to be back in Delhi. Familiar places and friends have made this an extraordinary experience. On my first day I have been provided with an update from the work completed over the course of the year.



Let me first provide an overview of the last working session. The AAMF organization provides free ESL classes for students across the Delhi city. The last visit resulted in the idea to create a Learning Management System (LMS), embed music into the curriculum as vehicle to… Continue

As I sit and wait for a delayed flight leaving Dubai today, my mind starts to wonder about the future. This international hub creates multiple opportunities for individuals from every part of the world to interact. The number of languages, culturals, and interactions far exceed anything I`ve seen. Organizations such as airlines, retalil, and commiercial ventures have capitalized by creating envirnonments of acceptance, and creative innovations so that people are comfortalbe. I begin to question… Continue

The evaluation system will be discussed over the next few days. I am very excited to create an action plan for this purpose. The purpose will be to inform the training center on potential gaps in instruction. The training center and research institute will enable quality of instruction to continuously improve over time. This will provide the ESL program with a mechanism to ensure the aligned curriculum goals are being met, facilitate change in an organic organization, and enable creative… Continue

Today I went to another center to observe jeopardy. Approximately, 50 students showed for the event. Once again, I gained a better insight to the complexities of education, particularly ESL instruction. The students and instructors were very good. The game captured the attention of all students. Language acquisition continues to fascinate me as my awareness grows with each day. I wonder what opportunities exist though games? As educational leaders, what are our responsibilities in either… Continue

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I writitng today to summaruize my most recent experiences while visiting New Dehli, India. I am very impressed by the work conducted by the AAM Foundation (AAMF.org). Essentially, the organization provides free ESL classes for students in the New Dehli area in roughly 50 centers. The creative thought process has enabled the organization to lauch an ambitious initiative to create 100 centers across the city.

Today we discussed the possibility of utilizing poetry, music,… Continue

Recently, I was offered an opportunity to travel to India to work with an organization that provides ESL classes to students in New Dehli. The classes do not cost the students; however, they need to make a committment of one hour fourty-five minutes per day six days per week. The blended approach has provided students with the abiility to interact with software, engage in quality of instruction, and dialogue with their peers. I visited in one of the centers just southeast of my location. The… Continue