The abstract for the upcoming TEAM Conference is now available. Click on the file in the top-right of this post to download the abstract.
This is the Adult Language Training (ALT) site for Manitoba Adult English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers and administrators.
Some information is only available to current Manitoba Adult EAL teachers in programs funded by the Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program (MIIP). Other information, like the sections listed below, is available for the entire EAL community, including volunteers and prospective EAL teachers.
New to Moodle? Click on the Using Moodle section to learn more about using this website and ask "how-to" questions.
The abstract for the upcoming TEAM Conference is now available. Click on the file in the top-right of this post to download the abstract.
A large number of module plans, rubrics, and activities have been added to these sections of the site:
Many of the resources are from Manitoba Adult EAL teachers - thank you all for your hard work and sorry for taking so long to get some of these online!
Two events have been added to the calendar regarding the spring 2012 TEAM Conference:
If you have any questions, please contact Paige Sneesby, the TEAM PD chair (click on one of the links above for contact information).
In this section you'll find information on Margaret's farewell service, the scholarship that is being created, and a place to share ideas on best practices in EAL teaching, as Margaret was a strong supporter of Manitoba's strong role as an innovator in EAL provision.
Are you a new teacher? Check here to quickly get up to speed on MIIP and reporting requirements. Also check the Professional Development section to view past PD videos and learn about continuous learning options available to teachers in MIIP-funded programs.
Professional development is an important part of being a professional EAL teacher in Manitoba. As a support to current and prospective Manitoba EAL teachers as well as volunteers, we at ALT Branch are active in providing learning opportunities, including the information here.
iEnglish is a set of resources and videos to give learners the tools they need to take more ownership for their language learning and to approach learning outside of the language classroom in an effective way.
This section contains resources from Manitoba Adult EAL teachers and programs. We all benefit from sharing our knowledge - thanks to all who have shared!
If you like to use activities from this site, be sure to share your own activities to encourage the community to grow!
Please also share your resources on Tutela.ca so the whole country can benefit.
This section is for resources developed in partnership with ALT Branch. Check both sections and on Tutela.ca to find activities and other resources to use and adapt for your needs.
If you have questions about your third-party website, please use the forum in this section.
This section contains documents related to the operation of an MIIP-funded program, including reporting documents, handbooks, and related documents.
This section covers topics related to the nine Essential Skills defined by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), and how they relate to Adult EAL learning and instruction.
English at Work teachers provide lessons based on the specific work environment of their learners. To help you prepare, please review the instructor's handbook and feel free to use and adapt any of the resources you find in this section of the website.
Want to learn about how to really make the most of this website? Then this is the place for you! Share and learn about best practices on Using Moodle, including posting files in forums and collaborating in a wiki.