Individuals can change negative, self-defeating behaviors through positive self-talk. Steps towards improving self-talk and developing a supportive environment include tuning in and evaluating thoughts, revising negative thoughts, and practicing positive thoughts. (DF)

This worksheet is intended to assist adult basic education teachers in organizing personal learning projects. Based on the learning approach advocated by Malcolm Knowles and a teacher training model developed through Project ACT, the worksheet includes information on the attributes of good teachers and development of a contract for self-directed…