 Learner-Teacher
Day |
| Learner-Teacher
Day, began in 2001. It is an annual event organized by Juntos to bring
learners, instructors, and administrators from all six partners together
with community representatives, such as Holyoke's mayor and superintendent
of schools, to discuss community issues. The entire planning process
for the event is collaborative, from selecting a theme and organizing
the day's activities to participating in the day's sessions. For example, for the second annual Learner-Teacher Day held June 6, 2002, titled "Participation in the Future: Adult Education in Our Community," students and instructors from each organization prepared activities for the event. Students from the Care Center wrote and acted in a skit. HALO Center GED students invited Holyoke's police chief to be part of a conversation about the role of the police in the community. In preparation, the HALO students drafted and presented a collective statement describing their perceptions of the police. Even former adult education learners participated in Learner-Teacher Day, as members of a panel. All attendees also participated in cross-program workshops designed to identify pressing issues facing Holyoke recidents and determine ways Juntos can support its learners in addressing those issues. This year's event, "My Family, My School, and Me: A Perfect Trio for Success" focused on how the integration of parents and other family members into children's education is key to the future of the whole family. |
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