An “Implementation Guide for Instructors” is included, as a PDF, with this curriculum. LINC 5 is designed to respond to the increasing numbers of immigrants who are entering Canada with higher levels of education and are testing at a CLB 5 level or higher. Despite their higher levels, these immigrants may still have skill gaps or language barriers that prevent them from entering a training program or post-secondary institution, or landing a job in their chosen field.
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 Online Learner CLB Assessment is a tool that provides learners with a means to gauge their language proficiency by assessing reading and listening skills and assigning an unofficial CLB level. The tool creates an approximate benchmark range following the assessment. (The page also contains a breakdown of each CLB). The results are intended for personal information only. Teachers may find this tool useful as a classroom activity or an individual activity for a learner who is anxious to determine her/his progress in reading and listening. There is no cost for the assessment.
PBLA modules have been added to the OCBSB's Real World Assessment Task Bank. The bank contains 300 "real world" assessments for use by ESL and LINC instructors. The bank also contains 16 modules built around 8 topics. The modules cover CLB 1 and CLB 1L up to CLB 7. Each module includes integrated vocabulary, skill-building, skill-using and assessment tasks for each skill. Students may be assessed using either the skill-using or the formal assessment task.
Search by CLB level (Literacy Foundation to CLB 7), skill (Listening, Speaking, Reading or Writing) and theme. The site is password protected. (use password: instructor):
There is a large collection on Tutela relating to literacy. While the full collection has not been reviewed, it is an excellent starting point for developing literacy curriculum and assessment.
Topics:
- Literacy Tools and Templates
- Listening Assessments
- Speaking Assessments
- Reading Assessments
- Writing Assessments
- Literacy Goal Setting
- Module and Lesson Planning
- Literacy Webinars
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A resource from TD Bank and ABC Money Matters, this resource provides clear information on why learners need to file a tax return and the various benefits that flow from taxes. A chart breaks down various government benefits (Canada Child Benefit, Old Age Security, etc) that flow from taxes and who they are for. There are no suggested classroom activities with this resource, however a link is provided for information on free tax clinics.
