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51. Canadian Language Benchmarks: English as a Second Language for Adults (2012)
Authors: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
This document provides a guide to the background, nature, and use of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standard, a descriptive scale of language ability in English as a Second Language. The CLB standard is set out as 12 benchmarks or reference points progressing from basic to advanced, reflecting the growth of knowledge and skills that underlie basic, intermediate, and advanced ability among adult ESL learners.
The benchmarks are set out in chart form for the language components of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The authors note that the benchmarks follow certain guiding principles. They are competency-based, stressing what the learner can do in English; task-based, relying on “real world” usage; and learner-centred. They also stress community, study, and work-related tasks.
The intended audience for the CLB is the professional field of adult ESL instructors, assessors, curriculum and resource developers, test designers, and academics. As well, the CLB standard can also be used to inform funders of English training programs; labour market associations; licensing bodies; and employers.
This document was originally published in 2010 and, after a period of public consultation, released in its revised form in 2012.
Added: 2013-04-29
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52. Career Planning Guide for Adult Learners (1999)
Authors: Calvin Coish
Calvin Coish's Career Planning Guide for Adult Learners includes stories, questions, sample resume, cover letter and much more. Written for adult learners this publication explores the world of work, occupations and career fields. Interspersed among the practical chapters that provide information about these topics are the personal stories of five adults who talk about their school and work experiences. A section entitled Jobs of the Future provides brief descriptions of career areas for people living in Newfoundland and Labrador, while the final section of the booklet explores job search techniques and entrepreneurship.
For information, contact :
College of the North Atlantic
PO Box 745
Grand Falls-Windsor NF A2A 2M4
Tel. (709) 489-4317
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Added: 1999-01-01
53. Casino Document Use: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry (2010)
Series: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry
Authors: Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence, Judith Hayes, Dayna Hinkel
This workbook is one in a series developed during a two-year project initiated by the Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence (CGCE), a subsidiary of Manitoba Lotteries. While the focus of the project involved meeting the training needs of Aboriginal or new Canadians, the material is relevant to any potential or new employees in the gaming industry.
The first section of the workbook offers a review of the underlying document use skills required by most gaming occupations. Topics include signs, lists, labels, forms, tables, and graphics.
For each topic, there are teaching tips; descriptions of skills; and exercises to allow learners to practise their skills.
The second section deals with what the authors call “job families” and contains practice questions organized according to specific kinds of casino and gaming jobs. For example, a learner who needs to develop skills for document use specific to table games can find relevant problems in the “Casino Table Games” section.
The seven workbooks in the series are available for download at this address: http://www.gamingcentreofexcellence.ca/essentialskills/downloadableresources.cfm.
Added: 2012-02-07
54. Casino Math: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry (2010)
Series: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry
Authors: Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence, Judith Hayes, Dayna Hinkel
This workbook is part of a series developed through a two-year project initiated by the Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence (CGCE), a subsidiary of Manitoba Lotteries. While the project focused on meeting the training needs of Aboriginal or new Canadians, the material could be relevant for any new or potential employees in the gaming industry.
Designed to be used by both learners and teachers, the document is divided into two separate parts. The first section offers a review of the underlying math skills required in most gaming jobs, including working with fractions; counting cash; converting currency; and estimating. For each topic, the authors provide a description of the skill; practice exercises for the learner; and teaching tips.
The second section deals with what the authors call “job families” and contains practice questions organized according to specific kinds of gaming and casino jobs. For example, learners who need to develop skills for calculating odds and payouts specific to table games will find relevant math skills exercises in the “Casino Table Games” section.
The seven workbooks in the series are available for download at this address: http://www.gamingcentreofexcellence.ca/essentialskills/downloadableresources.cfm.
Added: 2012-01-31
55. Casino Oral Communication Skills: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry (2010)
Series: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry
Authors: Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence, Judith Hayes, Dayna Hinkel
This workbook is part of a series developed during a two-year project initiated by the Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence (CGCE), a subsidiary of Manitoba Lotteries.
The first section focuses on general Oral Communication skills, including communicating with professionalism; listening effectively; using non-verbal communication; speaking with clarity; responding effectively in difficult situations; and contributing to meetings.
The second section contains practice exercises organized by specific gaming and casino job families. For instance, the section on customer service and administration contains exercises for building rapport with guests; responding to requests; and dealing with patrons who are angry.
The seven workbooks in the series are available for download at this address: http://www.gamingcentreofexcellence.ca/essentialskills/downloadableresources.cfm.
Added: 2012-02-21
56. Casino Reading Skills: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry (2010)
Series: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry
Authors: Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence, Judith Hayes, Dayna Hinkel
This document is one in a series of seven workbooks designed to help new and potential employees in the gaming industry develop their essential skills.
The workbook is divided into two sections. The first offers a review of reading functions related to general gaming occupations. Topics include scanning for information; building vocabulary; reading to remember; reading memos, emails, and bulletins; and reading casino manuals, handbooks and procedures.
For each topic, the authors provide tips for trainers; descriptions of skills; and exercises to help learners practise the skills.
The second section is called “Job Family” and offers practice questions organized according to specific types of gaming and casino jobs. For example, learners who need to develop reading skills related to food and beverages will find relevant reading exercises under the subtitle “Food and Beverages.”
The series was developed through a two-year project initiated by the Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence (CGCE), a subsidiary of Manitoba Lotteries, aimed at helping potential employees who are Aboriginal or new Canadians.
The workbooks are available for download at this address: http://www.gamingcentreofexcellence.ca/essentialskills/downloadableresources.cfm.
Added: 2012-03-12
57. Casino Skills for Working with Others: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry (2010)
Series: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry
Authors: Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence, Judith Hayes, Dayna Hinkel
This document is one in a series of seven workbooks designed to help new and potential employees in the gaming industry improve their essential skills.
The workbook is divided into two sections. The first is a review of the general skills needed to work with other people, including communicating effectively; giving and receiving feedback; working on a team; and demonstrating professionalism.
In the second section, practice exercises are organized by specific gaming and casino job families. For example, the section on casino security uses security-related events as the basis for exercises that focus on being a team player and handling difficult situations.
The series grew out of a two-year project initiated by the Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence (CGCE), a subsidiary of Manitoba Lotteries, aimed at helping potential employees who are Aboriginal or new Canadians.
The workbooks are available for download by clicking here: http://www.gamingcentreofexcellence.ca/essentialskills/downloadableresources.cfm.
Added: 2012-02-27
58. Casino Thinking Skills: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry (2010)
Series: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry
Authors: Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence, Judith Hayes, Dayna Hinkel
This workbook is part of a series developed during a two-year project initiated by the Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence (CGCE), a subsidiary of Manitoba Lotteries.
The first section of the workbook offers a review of thinking skills in general, touching on such topics as thinking critically; making decisions; solving problems; and finding information.
The second section consists of a variety of practice exercises, organized by specific gaming and casino “job families.” For instance, the chapter on slot machines and electronic gaming includes exercises to help learners practise skills required to decide when and how to suggest responsible gaming practices and resources to guests; deal with guests’ complaints and difficult situations such as payment disputes; and deal with problems with equipment and computer systems.
The seven workbooks in the series are available for download at this address: http://www.gamingcentreofexcellence.ca/essentialskills/downloadableresources.cfm.
Added: 2012-03-05
59. Casino Writing Skills: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry (2010)
Series: Essential Skills for the Gaming Industry
Authors: Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence, Judith Hayes, Dayna Hinkel
This document is one in a series of seven workbooks designed to help new and potential employees in the gaming industry improve their essential skills.
The workbook is divided into two sections, “Foundations” and “Job Families.” The first section provides a review of the general writing skills required by most gaming-related occupations. Topics include writing notes; writing emails; recording text in daily logs; writing reports; and writing memos and letters.
In the second section, practice questions are organized according to specific gaming/casino job families. For example, learners who need to develop their skills for filling in logs specific to preparing and serving food and beverages will find relevant writing exercises in the section called “Food and Beverage Service.”
The series was developed through a two-year project initiated by the Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence (CGCE), a subsidiary of Manitoba Lotteries, aimed at helping potential employees who are Aboriginal or new Canadians.
The workbooks are available for download by clicking here: http://www.gamingcentreofexcellence.ca/essentialskills/downloadableresources.cfm.
Added: 2012-02-13
60. Choosing a job (2009)
Lesson Plan 23
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
This lesson plan, prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, is geared to learners looking for work or planning for employment. The objective of the lesson is to explore decision making, including brainstorming, prioritizing, weighing pros and cons and considering alternative options. Learners will discuss why certain factors about a job are more important than others and how these factors will impact their decision making when they are looking for work.
The two Essential Skills required are Thinking Skills (Decision Making), and Oral Communication.
Added: 2009-11-04
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