Online Courses

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.

The Khan Academy is an American non-profit educational organization that provides free lessons, courses and practice for students on a variety of topics.  Additional resources are available for educators.  Their "A Brief Introduction to Grammar" course teaches parts of speech, punctuation, syntax and style through videos (with transcripts) and knowledge assessment challenges.  This course would be a useful supplement to in-class teaching, and could be recommended to students for independent learning.

Canadian College of Educators

The following 20-hour online courses, that are offered by Canadian College of Educators, are designed for teachers seeking an additional qualification in teaching preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS):

Teaching TOEFL Preparation Certificate: The course is divided into 4 modules. The modules include: an Introduction to the TOEFL test and other language proficiency tests, TOEFL Language Skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing), TOEFL Building Skills (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and supporting skills), and Lesson Development for teaching TOEFL preparation.

https://canadiancollegeofeducators.ca/teaching-toefl-preparation-certificate/

Certificate in Teaching IELTS Preparation: Instructors will learn about the structure of the General Training and Academic tests and explore methodologies, strategies, tips, techniques, and resources for teaching or tutoring IELTS preparation. The course is divided into 4 modules and each module has an online test at the end. The modules include: an Introduction to the IELTS and other language proficiency tests, IELTS Language Skills, the General and Academic tests, and Lesson Development for teaching IELTS preparation.

https://canadiancollegeofeducators.ca/certificate-in-teaching-ielts-preparation/