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| TESL Talk | 7 |
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| Derwing, Tracey | 2 |
| Munro, Murray | 2 |
| Elver, Leslie | 1 |
| Gillies, Ellen | 1 |
| Lam, Cindy S. M. | 1 |
| Rubrecht, Penthes | 1 |
| Terroux, Georges | 1 |
| Vane, Jenny | 1 |
| Woo, Terry | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Elver, Leslie; And Others – TESL Talk, 1989
Current Canadian citizenship curricula can be expanded beyond instruction geared toward the citizenship hearing. A definition of the purpose and meaning of intercultural education precedes suggestions on how citizenship teachers can add an intercultural dimension to their curriculum planning. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Course Content, Cultural Education, Foreign Countries
Vane, Jenny; Woo, Terry – TESL Talk, 1989
Bilingual programs offer an opportunity for Canadian citizenship preparation if courses focus on: (1) mastering factual information; (2) understanding Canadian culture and how its systems work; and (3) using what has been learned in the courses. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Citizenship Education, Course Content, Cultural Awareness
Terroux, Georges – TESL Talk, 1988
Explains strategies used in the research and development of video programs for training teachers of English as a second language. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Course Content, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Teachers
Derwing, Tracey; Munro, Murray – TESL Talk, 1989
Describes a Canadian citizenship course designed by English as a second language teachers for adult immigrants with low English proficiency levels. Course topics were chosen through consideration of their relative importance, contribution to continuity and understanding within the course, impact on daily lives, and potential practical value.…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Citizenship Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Derwing, Tracey; Munro, Murray – TESL Talk, 1989
A survey of existing Canadian citizenship programs collected information regarding courses, students, staffing requirements, funding, governmental contact, instructional materials, and perceived needs. Recommendations based on findings are presented regarding networking, materials development, instructor training, funding, and bilingual classes.…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Citizenship Education, Course Content, English (Second Language)
Lam, Cindy S. M. – TESL Talk, 1993
Presents a "Learning Process on Lay-offs" program designed to focus English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teachers' energies on developing and managing a learning process that allows them to respond, on an on-going basis, to their learners' needs appropriately and creatively, especially with regard to the changing work world. (one…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Course Content, Economic Change, English (Second Language)
Rubrecht, Penthes; Gillies, Ellen – TESL Talk, 1993
Discusses a course designed for professionals in engineering, architecture, and business administration who were displaced, unemployed, or underemployed. The course contained 3 components: 12 weeks of intensive language training geared to the profession and workplace, individualized counseling and career path development, and a 4-week work…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Advocacy, Career Counseling
