Browse by subject "ESL-English as a Second Language"
1. 2009 Summer Tutoring Program for Kids - Final Report (2009)
The Summer Tutoring Program for Kids (STPK) in Prince Edward Island has been running for eight weeks every summer since 1998. The program, which is offered free of charge, gives children with reading difficulties a chance to maintain their literacy skills over the summer months and provides relevant summer employment for qualified students. Students in Grade 1 through 6 are referred to the program by resource teachers in their schools.
This document summarizes the delivery of the 2009 program, which saw 26 tutors working with 600 children in communities around the province. Some of the tutors worked specifically with French-speaking, French-immersion or English-as-a-Second-Language students. The authors outline the orientation process for tutors and explain how tutors contacted both school resource teachers and the libraries where the tutoring takes place.
The authors describe the program’s successes as well as the problems that arose and offer a series of recommendations for improvements.
Added: 2010-01-26
View complete record details...
See also:
2. Accident Reports (2009)
Lesson Plan 12
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
By: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, helps learners who may have to fill out accident reports. Vocabulary in the plan includes many words that specifically apply to injuries and to equipment found in the workplace.
The lesson plan is rated at CLB level 4 and is estimated to require 3 hours of instruction time. It focuses on the essential skills of document use and writing.
Added: 2009-10-20
View complete record details...
See also:
3. Adult Education - Resource Guide and Learning Standards (1998)
'This resource guide has been developed to … demonstrate concretely how adult education practitioners across [New York] state are tackling the job of standards-based teaching and learning, and to offer examples of resource/research material.' (Foreword). Includes learning standards for English language arts and math, as well as supplements for ESOL and GED.
Added: 1998-01-01
4. Adult Immigrant Learning Needs in Atlantic Canadian Communities (2008)
Report on a Series of Community Knowledge-Exchange Meetings
Series: Community Outreach Initiative Reports
By: Jeff Meaney, Adult Learning Knowledge Centre, Canadian Council on Learning
The report grew out of consultations held during the first six months of 2008 in Atlantic Canada. Immigrants were asked to discuss their experiences with adult learning since coming to Canada.
All participants identified the need for learning English in order to be integrated into Canadian society. In particular, they noted that a lack of ability to speak conversational English slowed their progress in making friends and participating in the workplace. They emphasized the need for better access to language classes.
As well, participants spoke of the need to learn more about Canadian culture and community. They pointed to the challenge of understanding how institutions like the courts, the health-care system and schools operate. They discussed employment challenges that ranged from simple job-search techniques to the tax implications of starting a business.
The authors recommend advancing adult immigrant education by supporting community groups, funding additional language training and backing workplace mentorship programs.
Added: 2010-02-10
5. AECMA Simplified English (2002)
Series: Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) - Fourth Biennial Conference
By: Poppy Quintal
Poppy gave a brief history of how and why Simplified English (SE) was developed, and an overview of the SE rules for vocabulary and grammatical style. A before-and-after analysis of cautions and warnings showed the benefits of SE to an industry in which quick and clear understanding of maintenance procedures is a vital safety consideration.
Added: 2003-04-30
6. Asking for Clarification: Understanding the Message (2009)
Lesson Plan 10
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
By: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, is aimed at learners who are reluctant to ask others to slow down or repeat what they have said. The goal is to help learners find ways to interrupt politely when they need clarification. As well, the lesson reassures learners that asking for clarification doesn’t mean losing face in the workplace.
The lesson plan is rated at CLB level 3-4 and is estimated to require 2 hours. It focuses on the essential skills of oral communication and working with others.
Added: 2009-10-14
View complete record details...
See also:
7. Banking Worksheets (2009)
Series: Newcomer Finances Toolkit
By: Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
This booklet is part of the Newcomers Finances series produced by Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF). The worksheets cover a range of banking matters, including opening an account; cashing a government cheque; making deposits and withdrawals; direct deposit; preauthorized debits; Internet and telephone banking; banking fees; and dealing with banking problems. Each section includes step-by-step descriptions of each banking activity.
There are also real-life examples of banking matters. For instance, one section outlines the steps someone takes to cancel a preauthorized debit for a monthly gym membership once he decides to quit the gym.
Added: 2010-03-24
View complete record details...
See also:
8. Book Bridges: A Family Literacy Program (1995)
Handbook for Instructors - Book 1: Reading , Book 2: Writing
By: Barbara J. Wynes, Beverley L. Zakaluk
A Family Literacy handbook for instructors.
Funders:
Added: 2004-02-11
9. The bottom line, No. 10 (1998)
September 1998
Series: WWestNet's The bottom line
By: Western Canada Workplace Essential Skills Training Network (WWestNet)
An article in this issue focuses on the political issues underlying the development and delivery of essential-skills programs in the workplace. During a two-day workshop, practitioners and expert speakers discussed the need to understand the values and positions of stakeholders in workplace education.
Another article outlines ABC CANADA’s change in focus away from the provision of consulting services directly to business and labour, towards supporting the work of a range of local educational providers.
Other articles deal with the formation of an essential skills steering committee in Alberta; a workshop held in Edmonton for workplace education practitioners; and reviews of recent publications in the fields of adult literacy, workplace training and ESL – English as a Second Language.
Added: 2010-03-17
10. The bottom line, No. 6 (1997)
July 1997
Series: WWestNet's The bottom line
By: Western Canada Workplace Essential Skills Training Network (WWestNet)
This issue of the newsletter contains articles about the completion of a needs assessment of essential skills by the Construction Owners’ Association of Alberta; crossing cultural gaps with workers for whom English is a second language; and the establishment of WoodLINKS, a partnership between the British Columbia education system and the wood-products industry to increase awareness of careers in that field.
Other articles focus on a workplace education program in Saskatchewan’s mining sector; the formation of a professional association for workplace educators in Manitoba; and plans for a conference in British Columbia on plain language.
Added: 2010-03-03
