Manitoba EAL 2008-2009

A series of presentations for Manitoba EAL teachers, sponsored by the Adult Language and Training Branch of Manitoba Labour and Immigration. Produced and hosted by Learning Agents, creators of Career Destination MANITOBA for Newcomers

1. EAL in Manitoba

Joanne Pettis - October 4th, 2008

Overview of Immigration to Manitoba, the Adult EAL System, expectations of the funding programs and settlement services.

2. Intro to CLB

Joanne Pettis - October 25th, 2008

An overview and introduction to the Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000 document, video samples of individuals of different benchmark levels, as well as writing samples from the different benchmark levels.

3. Task-based Instruction

Joanne Pettis - November 15th, 2008

A presentation discussing the key terms and concepts of ALT, language assessment, theme-based language tasks as well as implications for instruction.

4. Willingness to Communicate

Dr. Peter MacIntyre - November 28th, 2008

The keynote presentation from the 2008 ALT Branch Fall Conference. This presentation discusses second language communication and practical solutions in fostering a willingness to communicate among individuals in a social context.

5. Dynamic Delivery

Paul Vieira - November 28th, 2008

Inspire and motivate students through high-level communication and interpersonal skills. Develop proven presentation techniques that generate motivational and affective conditions in the classroom. Ignite your teaching delivery through arousing curiosity, building rapport, establishing relevance, setting direction, securing credibility, raising expectancy, telling great stories, stimulating passion, and increasing the learners’ confidence for success.

6. Accelerated Learning Techniques

Grace Eidse - November 28th, 2008

A presentation from the 2008 ALT Branch Fall Conference. Steep yourself in whole-brain learning techniques that stimulate all your senses, learning styles and intelligences. (Re)Discover how preconscious programming, 5 + 8 + 2, brain buttons, active and passive concerts and learning maps can be used to motivate and enhance learning, increase retention, and assist students in developing creative and efficient learning skills and strategies.

7. Lesson Planning

Joanne Pettis - December 6th, 2008

Covering topics such as characteristics of good lesson planning, planning the day and types of learning activities; Joanne talks about the important points of lesson planning and how to approach awareness raising activities.

8. Language Assessment

Joanne Pettis - January 24th, 2009

With content focused on language assessment, Joanne talks about the importance of using rubrics, picture stories, and the differences that should exist between learning tools and assessment tools.

9. Teaching Multilevel Classes

Ann Tigchelaar - February 20th, 2009

Using her own experiences as an adult EAL instructor in St. Vital, Ann and the audience talk about the challenges of working with multiple learning levels within a single class, how to overcome these challenges, and how to create a community within a classroom of multilevel learners.

10. Collaborative Language Portfolio Assessment

Jo-Anne Schick - February 20th, 2009

During this presentation, Jo-Anne Schick talks about methods of instruction of language portfolios, how to work with EAL students on their portfolios, and how to encourage students to keep up on their portfolios after their program is complete.

11. Teaching Grammar In Context

Gail Tiessen - February 20th, 2009

With real world examples and evidence from her experience, Gail Tiessen discusses teaching methods of grammar for EAL students.