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Introduction to Adult EAL in Manitoba
Access English CentreJune 12 and 15, 2013
Introductions
Share with a partner a “story of migration.” This could be your own story (e.g., living in another country or culture) or that of a close relative or friend. Your partner will introduce you and share some of
your story with us.
Immigration Facts: True or False?
In the last 10 years, the number of immigrants arriving in Manitoba has doubled.
Immigration Facts
False! In fact, the number has more than tripled! In 2000, 4,635 immigrants came
to Manitoba. In 2011, that number grew to almost 16,000 immigrants! In 2012, that number decreased to 13,312.
Manitoba Immigration
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada Prepared by Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism
Preliminary Data for 2012
Immigration Facts: True or False?
The largest numbers of immigrants come from the Philippines.
Immigration Facts
True! In 2012, almost 4,000 Filipinos made Manitoba their new home, followed by large numbers of Indians and Chinese.
MANITOBA IMMIGRATION – TOP SOURCE COUNTRIES
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada Prepared by Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism
Preliminary Data for 2012
Immigration Facts: True or False?
The majority of new immigrants settle in Winnipeg.
Immigration Facts
True! However, significant numbers of new immigrants settle in the regions
outside of Winnipeg, especially in the areas of Brandon, Winkler, and Steinbach.
Winnipeg and Regional Immigration
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada Prepared by Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism
Preliminary Data for 2012
Immigration Facts: True or False?
The majority of immigrants coming to Manitoba are refugees.
Immigration Facts
False! Each year, Manitoba welcomes approximately 1,100 refugees. In 2012, 327 GARs and 755 PSRs arrived in Manitoba.
GARS BY COUNTRY OF LAST PERMANENT RESIDENCE (TOP 5)
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada Prepared by Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism
Preliminary Data for 2012
Challenges for Adult EAL Learners
Challenges for Adult EAL Learners
Adult EAL learners must:adjust to a new language and culture;function as an “adult” in a new society;raise their children in a different culture;develop literacy skills in a L2; andfind work which is in keeping with their
chosen profession.
Characteristics of Adult Learners
Because adults have a great deal of life experience, it is important to activate background knowledge.
Adults are goal-oriented.Adults must see the reason for instruction.Adults are practical.Adults are self-directed.
• “Principles of Adult Learning” by S. Lieb, http:/honolulu.hawaii.edu
The Manitoba Model.
Adult EAL Foundations..
Canadian Language Benchmarks
Task
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Instru
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Adult EAL Programs in Manitoba
Canadian Language Benchmarks
The Canadian Language Benchmarks are:A set of descriptive statements about
successive levels on the continuum of language ability;
A description of communicative competencies and performance tasks;
A national standard for planning curricula; andA framework of reference for learning,
teaching, programming, and assessing adult ESL in Canada.
Learner-centred Curriculum
EAL teachers design lessons and curricula on the basis of the settlement needs of the adult EAL learners in their classes. The focus of the lessons should be the supporting language and language strategies newcomers need to integrate successfully into Canadian society.
Task-based Instruction
Language tasks are purposeful, communicative, real-world tasks that a newcomer would need to function in a specific social (community, work, school) context. For example:
Writing a note to a child’s teacher to explain an absence
Portfolio-based Assessment
Portfolio-based assessment is authentic assessment which has been defined as “a form of assessment in which students are asked to perform real work tasks that
demonstrate meaningful applications of essential knowledge and skills.”Jon Mueller
Volunteer Program Models
Classroom CollaboratorConversation Group FacilitatorLanguage PartnersVolunteer Tutorse-Volunteers
Programs Needing Volunteers
Winnipeg School Division’s Adult EAL Program http://eal.wsd1.org/
Age and Opportunity [email protected]
Access English Centre (Immigrant Centre)English Online http://
www.myenglishonline.ca/Other Programs
Program Representatives
Heather Rempel (WSD)Maureen Keelan (A & O)Walter Luzzi & Shanshan Wang (AEC)Briar Jamieson (EOL)
Adult EAL in Manitoba
For additional information, please contact me or visit our website:Jo-Anne [email protected] Adult EAL Hub www.ealmb.ca
Thank you!
