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Alberta Workforce Essential Skills has created a  series of publications to orient educators to working with newcomers including Essential Skills Assessment, Courses, Intercultural Intelligence, Workplace Safety, and a series of workplace videos.

Free access:

http://www.awes.ca/what-we-offer/tools-publications/

 

 

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This is the 68-page official government document to prepare applicants for the Canadian citizenship test. The topics include applying for citizenship, rights and responsibilities, government, federal elections and the justice system.

It should be noted that the guide is written at an intermediate level, which may be challenging for newcomers with lower reading proficiency. It is not a textbook; there are no learning activities other than the sample study questions at the end of the guide.

Free access:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/discover.pdf

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Kelly Morrissey maintains a popular website and blog with resources for for English literacy teaching. She has developed ready-to-use literacy resources that are clear, relevant and attractive, covering 14 topics from banking, community, health, weather, Canada, transportation, to health and digital literacy.  Downloadable modules are aligned with CLBs from Literacy to CLB 3.

Free access:

A resource from ABC Money Matters (TD Bank sponsored), this 2-page lesson plan clearly explains the basics of online banking for learners at intermediate or advanced levels.  Suggested classroom activities include setting a strong password.

This web resource is maintained by teachers in the LINC ASSIST Community Services Centre, in Edmonton, Alberta.  Its purpose is  to provide resources and an implementation guide for teachers using PBLA in their own LINC classrooms. The site is easy to navigate.

The "PBLA" section will take you to resources and examples of how to implement PBLA. "Teaching Resources" links to a variety of theme and skill-based resources.  Some resources are Alberta-based and designed for ASSIST settings.  Also note, Word docs on the website cannot be viewed on mobile devices.

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.