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Alone in Canada is a 65-page book designed to address mental health needs of newcomers who are alone in Canada and may be struggling with settlement. There are 21 chapters written at an intermediate level; the content is accessible and a comfortable length for the low-intermediate learner. The topics cover a variety of issues, including thinking about the past, present and future, coping with stress, learning the unwritten rules of Canadian manners, developing a routine and celebrating achievements. The chapters contain quotes from newcomers, tips and short exercises to help the reader individualize and apply the content.
Although intended for individuals who are on their own, the content may be helpful to all newcomers who are facing challenges adjusting to life in Canada. In addition, instructors and administrators may find it a useful resource for professional development. The chapters can easily be used or adapted for classroom use.
This website is sponsored by the Association of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (AMSSA). The materials are levelled but do not specifically reference CLBs. Quick Links and Resources for Health & Wellness include videos for visiting a walk-in clinic and making 9-1-1 calls. Lesson plans include healthy eating, healthy minds, family health and trauma-informed practice. Teacher guides are available. There are some B.C. references.
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Articles with information about finding a job, living in Canada, banking, and studying.
This 250-page guide is referenced to CLBs (1–3) and has instructions for adapting units and lessons to PBLA. It contains teaching strategies and language goals for English learners. The teacher’s guide and student materials contain background information, lesson plans and learner activities. Skill building (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and language building (grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary) activities are provided. The objective is to assist learners with trauma to see themselves as belonging to the wider community.
Free access:
http://cmascanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1467063427_01_beyond_trauma_complete_1.pdf
Printable health and illness flashcards and worksheets. Created for children but can be adapted to adult learners. Not referenced to CLB.
Free access:
http://bogglesworldesl.com/kids_worksheets/health.htm
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Briding Two Worlds is a resource to address issues of trauma in learners. It was written for elementary and secondary educators but is insightful and informative for teachers of adult learners as well. Bridging Two Worlds offers curriculum development and instructional ideas that address educational gaps as well as cultural and experiential differences that may interfere with learner progress. Particularly interesting: Signs of distress and ways to respond (pages 218- 220).
The book contains 3 sections. The first deals with issues that relate to school-based learning and teaching to provide educators with an awareness of how trauma and interrupted schooling may affect human development and learning. The second section focuses on educator competency and includes 30 sample lessons for teacher training. The final section is devoted to student learning outcomes for life/work development for elementary and secondary grade levels, but teachers may find several lessons adaptable for adult settings.
Free access:
https://ceric.ca/resource/bridging-two-worlds-supporting-newcomer-refugee-youth/
This resource contains 4 modules on issues of workplace safety for newcomers, designed for blended learning and has an accompanying moodle class. It is not aligned with CLBs, but would be suitable for Stage 2 learners. An Alberta-based resource by AWES developed in 2017, the document has Alberta-specific references and may need adaptation. It is a well-developed resource that covers federal and local laws, protective equipment, hazards and hazardous materials information (WHMIS). It also covers intercultural competence, and power dynamics in the workplace, including how to refuse unsafe work. The language is clear and the text is easy to navigate. Lessons include video, case studies, pre-reading and vocabulary building activities.
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Photocopy-ready lesson plans with illustrations, target vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking exercises. The audio CD is included.
Free access:
http://www.eslresources.com/Body-and-Ailments-Health-and-Pharmacy-audio-CD-included.html
Photocopy-ready lesson plans with illustrations, target vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking exercises. The audio CD is included.
Free access:
http://www.eslresources.com/Body-and-Ailments-Health-and-Pharmacy-audio-CD-included.html
Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners is published by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. The lessons are suitable for CLB 1–2. There are nine health-related modules that include medical emergencies, filling out forms and navigating the hospital. There are some references to Alberta.
Free access:
http://library.copian.ca/series/health-talk-health-literacy-curriculum-english-language-learner
Healthy Eating is designed for CLB 1 but can be adapted to other levels. Created by Immigrate Manitoba, this curriculum offers classroom activities and a methodology guide: topics include food, nutrition, grocery shopping and budgeting.
These easy-to-read activity booklets, written by Joan Acosta and Bev Burke, have been designed for adult English learners build their own literacy skills while building the habit of reading with with young children. The first book is for reading with babies, the second is for toddlers, and the third is for reading with preschoolers. The booklets can be read online or downloaded and printed.
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Informative and easy-to-read, this illustrated booklet is for a general audience (not ESL learners). It was written by a group of seniors to provide people heading to hospital (and caregivers) with practical information.
The topics include when to call an ambulance, levels of urgency in the Emergency Room, hospital vocabulary, map of the patient floor, definitions of healthcare providers and their roles.
Free access:
http://uhnopenlab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hospital-Handbook_eBook_2016-08-24.pdf
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Literacy, Stages 1 & 2 are developed through the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership. There are currently 13 workbooks. Each workbook covers Lit-CLB 1, CLB 2-3 and CLB 4-5.
Topics include:
- Physical Activity
- Dental Health
- Mental Health
- Canada’s Food Guide
- Reading Food Labels
- Diabetes Prevention and more
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This health curriculum guide was developed by Toronto Public Health for English teachers. The curriculum includes lesson plans and background information. The lessons contain interactive activities for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1-6 levels. Topics include:
- Cancer Prevention and Screening
- Diabetes Prevention
- Healthy Eating
- Mental Health
- Pedestrian Safety
- Physical Activity
- Sun Safety
- Tobacco Use
Dental Health: Posters and educational materials promote brushing, flossing, fluoride, early dental health. The site is sponsored by the North Carolina Health and Human Services: https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/dph/oralhealth/education/index.htm
Dental Services: Healthy Smiles Ontario provides free dental services for Ontario children under 17 for low-income families without dental coverage:
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/dental
EatRight Ontario: Toll free: 1-877-510-5102. Speak to a registered dietitian for free. Website has personalized menu planner for diabetes, toddlers and families: https://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/MenuPlanner.aspx
Healthcare Connect: Toll free: 1-800-445-1822. This service connects Ontarians with doctors accepting new patients.
Helpline for Mental Health and Addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling:
http://www.connexontario.ca/
LanguageGuide.Org is an online picture dictionary with images, audio and text and activities. http://www.languageguide.org/english/vocabulary/
OHIP: Public information on the health care system, services forms, card renewal, change of address forms:
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public
Telehealth Ontario: Toll free: 1-866-797-0000. This is a confidential service connecting callers to a registered nurse who gives health advice. Translation support available.
211 Ontario: Call 2-1-1. This number provides free information about Ontario government services and community programs, in over 100 languages.
Vaccinations and Immunization: Information about publicly funded vaccinations and immunization in Ontario: www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/immunization
The goal of this resource (developed by BC TEAL and CLB aligned), is to support male students to discuss men's health issues and address barriers to physical and mental wellness in a safe environment.
The resource aims to draw on the knowledge and experiences of refugee men to facilitate access to health services, and address stigma around mental health issues, feelings of isolation, and cultural differences around expectations of men in home countries and Canada.
The document has four sections: Pathways to Wellness, Addressing Health Issues, Connecting to Community, Building Relationships. It includes a teacher's guide, lesson plans with clear illustrations. Lesson plan topics include: mental health, nutrition, talking to a doctor, male roles, and fatherhood.
Developed by Immigrate Manitoba, this English as an Additional Language curriculum provides water safety lessons for Literacy-CLB Stage 1 learners.
Topics: swimming pools, beaches, boating
Free access:
http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/alt/water-safety-resource.pdf
This American website provides material at three levels: basic, intermediate and advanced. There are multimedia lessons covering a variety of topics such as English in a Minute and Everyday Grammar, as well as features on health and lifestyle, arts and culture, science and technology and more.
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