ISSN: 1488-8157
September 2024
Resources
In collaboration with indigenous professionals, our team has launched two new resources that might interest ELBP practitioners teaching French as a second language and who would like to incorporate indigenous perspectives: Activities for teaching from indigenous perspectives and Accompanying guide (promoting indigenous perspectives).
The National CLIC Curriculum Framework (French only) outlines the teaching-learning standards and instructional principles for French as a second language and the CLIC program for adults, from literacy to NCLC 8. The Framework includes 8 components as well as EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion) principles that are integral to the Curriculum. Click here to explore this new resource!
Training
Introduction to PBLA for new IRCC classroom instructors (supported training). Course timeline: September 25th to October 30th, 2024. LINC classroom teachers (part-time or full-time) are eligible for training but must have completed the CLB Bootcamp as a pre-requisite. Registrations are only accepted by program coordinators by emailing: [email protected].
Introduction to ELBP for Classroom Instructors. Online course followed by a certification period, funded by IRCC. Course timeline: continual intake/on demand. CLIC classroom instructors (part-time or full-time) are eligible for training but must have completed the Camp de formation aux NCLC course as a pre-requisite. Registrations are only accepted by program coordinators by emailing: [email protected].
Webinars
Our team will be presenting Evaluating PBLA Portfolios as part of the TESL Ontario webinar series on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 7pm. Register today!
We are also happy to announce a French webinar in October on the topic of: Artificial Intelligence in ELBP. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates!
Conferences
ATESL Conference, Virtual – October 18 and 18, 2024.
Proposal submitted: Professional Learning Session Language and Learning Strategies.
Metropolis, Vancouver, BC – Oct. 30-31, 2024.
Presenter: Understanding Complex Identities and Promoting Inclusion. Round Table to discuss the complexities of the Francophone immigration in Canada.
TESL Ontario, Virtual – November 13, 14 and 15, 2024.
Presenter: Professional Learning Session Language and Learning Strategies.
Co-Presenter with TESL ON: TESL Careers: In-depth Exploration of Certification Pathways.
Co-Presenter with Tutela: Maximizing Tutela.
P2P Conference, Vancouver, BC – Nov. 25-26, 2024.
Presenter: Modernizing Language Training Resources for Newcomers’ Successful Socio-Economic Integration. A bilingual workshop to discuss the following topics:
- Newcomers’ Needs and Expectations for Settlement Language Learning Resources.
- CLIC Curriculum Guidelines: Foundations Fostering Newcomers’ Integration.
- Online Curriculum CLIC: Optimizing Technology for Successful Newcomers Inclusion.
CESBA, Toronto, ON – December 4-5, 2024.
Attendee: ESL/LINC Sector Day.
Co-Presenter with Achev: National LINC & CLIC Curriculum Projects: Updated Teaching and Learning Resources.
Recruitment
Upcoming recruitment for National CLIC Curriculum (French experts):
- Accessibility and EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion) professionals
- Writers for the National CLIC Curriculum Guidelines
Visit our website to consult the posts as they become active!