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71. Persistence in English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs: Research Using the Method of Natural Variations (2005)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
Functional Context Education is an approach to education that is based upon a cognitive science theory of cognitive development, learning, and instruction. This article discusses research done by the author on the Functional Context Education (FCE) approach to education in relation to adult ESL programs.
Added: 2005-02-02
72. Plain Language in the Global Village (2002)
Series: Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) - Fourth Biennial Conference
Authors: Stephen Roney
Collection: Research Materials
The rules of plain language, says Stephen, may have been written only for a domestic audience. In this talk, he demonstrated how and why the style must be modified when editing for international or multicultural markets. One culture's plainness, for example, may be another culture's rudeness.
Added: 2002-01-01
73. Practitioner Toolkit (2004)
Working with Adult English Language Learners
Authors: National Center for Family Literacy, National Center for ESL Literacy Education at the Center for Applied Linguistics
Collection: Research Materials
This toolkit, developed in the United States, was designed to give support to adult education and family literacy instructors new to serving adult English language learners and their families in rural, urban, and faith- or community-based programs. The Toolkit is designed to have a positive impact on the teaching and learning in these programs. Provided are a variety of materials to help practitioners meet the language and literacy development needs of the adult learners they serve.
Added: 2005-02-22
74. Putting Literacy on the Public Agenda (2007)
A Briefing Package for CUPE Activists
Authors: Brigid Hayes
Collection: Research Materials
Traditionally, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has focused its advocacy efforts regarding literacy and essential skills on the federal government. However, changes at the federal level have meant that provincial governments have funds to support literacy and essential skills activities in the workplace. There may also be additional support for English as a Second Language (ESL) and the integration of internationally trained professionals and other workers into the workplace.
This document is aimed at supporting CUPE members’ efforts to advocate for literacy and essential-skills programs. The author has included an introduction to the idea of putting literacy on the public agenda; background information about the federal-provincial labour market development agreements and labour market agreements; a checklist and summary of provincial and territorial literacy activities; and a longer overview of how each province and territory currently supports literacy programming, including whether they provide funding for workplace literacy programs.
An updated version of this document, published in 2012, can be seen here: http://library.nald.ca/item/10447.
Added: 2009-12-02
75. Reading WHMIS Information on Product Labels (2009)
Lesson Plan 19
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan, prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, is geared to learners who will be working with hazardous materials and who are taking WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training. The objective of the lesson is to understand WHMIS symbols and to find information on workplace product labels.
The Essential Skill required is Document Use.
Added: 2009-10-28
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76. Reading your Paycheque (2009)
Lesson Plan 18
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan teaches learners how to interpret information found on their pay stubs. Prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, it introduces learners to the vocabulary needed to read and understand deductions in their paycheques that will affect their disposable income.
Added: 2009-10-28
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77. Refusing Dangerous Work (A): Understanding Essential Workplace Documents (2009)
Lesson Plan 24
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan, prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, is geared to learners who are or will be entering the workforce. Learners will use authentic workplace documents to understand the process for refusing dangerous work. This is the first of two lessons on refusing dangerous work.
The two Essential Skills required are Reading, and Document Use.
Added: 2009-11-04
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78. Refusing Dangerous Work (B): Reading Flowcharts (2009)
Lesson Plan 25
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan, prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, is geared to learners who are or will be entering the workforce. Learners will read and create flowcharts that explain their right to refuse unsafe work . This is the second of two lessons on refusing dangerous work.
The two Essential Skills required are Reading, and Document Use.
Added: 2009-11-04
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79. Relating Canadian Language Benchmarks to Essential Skills (2005)
A Comparative Framework
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Research Materials
The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Essential Skills (ES) Comparative Framework is a comprehensive comparison of two national skill standards. The CLB describes communicative ability in English as a Second Language while the ES framework describes skills that facilitate an individual’s ability to perform work functions and to carry out other life tasks. The Comparative Framework compares the domain descriptions represented in the Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000 (CCLB, 2000) and in the Reader’s Guide to Essential Skills Profiles (HRSDC, 2003).
The goal of the Comparative Framework is to facilitate the integration of ES-related tasks and materials into the ESL context. The Comparative Framework provides ESL practitioners with the means to examine and understand Essential Skills descriptors and tasks through the familiar lens of the Canadian Language Benchmarks. In this document, each skill is described and compared in series of charts and tables.
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Added: 2007-11-05
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80. Repetitive Strain Injuries (A): Building Background Knowledge (2009)
Lesson Plan 21
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan, prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, is geared to learners working in a job where they are at risk for RSI (repetitive strain injuries). Learners will use fact sheets to learn about common types of injuries as well as symptoms and prevention. This is the first of two lessons on repetitive strain injuries.
The two Essential Skills required are Document Use, and Oral Communication.
Added: 2009-11-04
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