The instructional designer in language instruction can choose a central function (e.g., describing) and build a teaching unit around it. The process involves choosing a situation that best displays the core function, determining possible secondary functions, discussing the personalities involved, and determining the formality or familiarity of the…

Outlines the business and production aspects of self-publishing, with some tips for desktop publishing, as it involves the design and development of Canadian English-as a-second-language instructional materials. (Author/CB)

Ideas for classroom activities and student-developed materials for immigrant English programs are drawn from worker's discussion of feelings and perceptions of the workplace. They include sociodrama, singing, photography, and cartoons. (MSE)

A new method and curriculum for teaching Canadian history to non-English-speaking secondary school students is suggested. Eight chronological units of Canadian history provide the basic structure from which themes and concepts are developed. Techniques for implementing the curriculum incorporating language study are suggested. (PMJ)