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Support and Supervision Package

The Support & Supervision Package describes the existing support and supervision process of the Adult Education (AE) Program-Continuing Education Department of the TCDSB.

To order, contact Sharon Rajabi at sharon.rajabi@tcdsb.org

TCDSB Adult Education Student Data Management System

An electronic database designed to store and process student data in the TCDSB adult non-credit programs (Adult ESL and Citizenship Preparation), print class register, track attendance and calculate ministry grant.

For more information email Sharon Rajabi at sharon.rajabi@tcdsb.org

The Adult ESL Curriculum Guidelines, based on Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000, 4th Edition (2003)

A competency-based thematic curriculum aligned with the Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000.  The Guidelines promote learner-centred approach to language learning and support task-based instruction in the areas of community, work, and study.   The incorporation of computer-assisted language learning and workplace ESL assist instructors in ensuring that learners settlement and integration needs are met.

Sample pages are available at: http://www.tcdsb.org/adulted

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The Program Planner - A Companion to the Adult ESL Curriculum Guidelines

This course planner guides instructors though and supports them in program design and implementation.  It is a companion piece to the Adult ESL Curriculum Guidelines (4th edition) and highlights relevant sections of this document at each stage of the planning process.  It is primarily designed for instructors who teach full-time core ESL in the CLB 5 - 7 range.

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LINC Curriculum Guidelines Based on Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000 (2002)

This theme-based document combines LINC 1-3 (1997) and LINC 4&5 (1999) documents based on the theoretical foundation of Communicative Competence and is aligned with the Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000.

The topic pages in each theme includes: Topic Outcomes, Language Focus items, Topic Development ideas, and Strategies for learners.  These four sections support the development of communicative competence by including elements of linguistic, textual, functional, sociocultural, and strategic competence.

This document is available at:
http://www.settlement.org/sys/atwork_library_detail.asp?doc_id=1003153

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CALL: A Software Guide for the LINC Classroom (2000)

This book has been developed for the LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) instructors in Ontario to assist them in providing Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

It includes comprehensive step-by-step instructions and explanations about the use of: Explore Canada, ELLIS (Intro, Middle Mastery, Senior Mastery, Master Pronunciation, Placement, and Instructor Utilities), Tense Buster (including Tense Buster Authoring), Microsoft Word, and Windows 95 at five levels (LINC 1-5) of instruction. Each level includes sample lesson plans and suggested activities that have been aligned with the LINC 1-5 Curriculum Guidelines developed for Ontario.

Additional tools in the guide include an introduction to CALL and CMC (Computer Mediated Communication), lab rules and maintenance, troubleshooting and networking, as well as a computer skills checklist, glossaries, and electronic resources for instructors and learners.

The document is available at: http://www.settlement.org/sys/atwork_library_detail.asp?doc_id=1002363

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The Adult ESL Curriculum Guidelines, Canadian Language Benchmarks 1-12, 1999 Edition 

A comprehensive and widely used 464-page curriculum has been developed to assist instructors in the implementation of adult ESL programs.  Numerous lesson plans, assessment tools, sections on ESL in the workplace, the integration of grammar and computers, and program evaluation provide theoretical and practical support pertaining to adult ESL programs.

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LINC 4 & 5 Curriculum Guidelines (1999)

This document is based on the theoretical framework of communicative competence.  The guidelines were developed to establish measurable outcomes based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks to ensure consistency in the delivery of LINC 4 and LINC 5 programs across Ontario.

The inclusion of technology has been encouraged throughout the document to assist instructors to integrate Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) into their day to day teaching practices.

This document is available at:
http://www.settlement.org/sys/atwork_library_detail.asp?doc_id=1000320

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Activities for LINC 4 & 5 Curriculum Guidelines (1999)

These activities are ready for use in class for learners with CLB 4-6 competencies. All the computer activities are downloadable in Word format for electronic use in your class. You may need to adjust the instructions to suit your lesson. The activities are also linked to the actual topic page to which they relate.

These activities are available at:
http://www.settlement.org

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The Citizenship Curriculum Guidelines, Canadian Language Benchmarks 1-12 Edition

This document presents a consistent and uniform guide to the instruction of citizenship, based on Canadian Language Benchmarks.  By using this document, instructors can assess whether their program is effective and meets their learners’ needs and expectations.

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ESL AND ENGLISH LITERACY RESOURCES:
Numeracy Resource Books

Reproducible resources designed for use with Adult English Literacy and ESL Literacy learners.  

1. Learning To Tell Time
2. Learning To Count Money
3. Learning To Add & Subtract
4. Learning About Fractions

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ACTIVITY RESOURCES:
A Look at the News by Anne-Marie Kaskens

A Look at the News is a practical, photocopiable collection of texts and activities designed for use with adult ESL or literacy learners. 
Canadian news stories are accompanied by comprehension questions. 

To view sample pages click: http://www.tcdsb.org

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Beyond the Textbook II by Jean-Paul Bedard

These 23-unit book contains theme-based lessons that cover all four skills.  Photocopiable activities for Canadian Language Benchmarks 5-8  deal with the relevant topics  and are accompanied by an answer key and instructor notes.  New activities created by J.P. Bedard are a regular feature posted monthly on our Web site.

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Beyond the Textbook III by Jean-Paul Bedard

This 11-unit book contains new photocopiable activities for Canadian Language Benchmarks 5-8.  It includes a variety of topics such as:  Famous Canadians, Anger Management, Noise Pollution and Second Language Acquisition, and is accompanied by an answer key and instructor notes.   New activities created by J.P. Bedard are a regular feature posted monthly on our Web site.

To view activities, click here

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