This paper outlines the design, development, and preliminary usability study of a system comprising (1) a web-based Indigenous lesson-creation interface and (2) an accompanying mobile app for studying the lessons. The Nisotak project was developed in response to the need for the preservation of Indigenous languages and to support reconciliation…

This book fills a large gap in our understanding of how to prepare teachers for the challenging but increasingly popular task of integrating content and language instruction. It brings together findings on content-based teacher education from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America in order to inform researchers and teacher educators and…

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how to integrate two in-house specialized corpora into a university-level English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course for nonnative speakers of English. The ESP course was an introductory level of wine tasting for Applied English Department students at a university specializing in hospitality in Taiwan.…

Discusses the experiences of some teachers in developing instructional materials for English as a second language, covering the areas of needs analysis, the planning stage of development, development, class trials, pedagogical layout, restrictions, and guidelines. (Author/CB)

Describes a soap opera, "Keeping Up with the Joneses," developed for adult English-as-a-second-language learners. The kit (a book and two audio tapes) combines listening, reading, and writing skills and provides exercises on syntax, communication, vocabulary and idioms. (Author/CB)

A three-phase procedure for developing instructional units, which when used with professional development can enhance teachers' understanding and implementation of Canada's National Core French Study multidimensional curriculum, is described. The procedure includes reflection, production, and piloting phases. (Author/MSE)

The National Film Board of Canada's video series "Pour tout dire" was developed during the National Core French Study and actively involved two of the study's members. The series integrates a number of recommendations from the study and contributes to their implementation in the classroom. (Author/MSE)

Describes the kinds of English-as-a-second-language materials development that are being undertaken in Canada and some of the circumstances that influence such work, including the relationship between Canadian and foreign publishing, the rewards and drawbacks of developing materials for commercial publishers or on government contracts, and…

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)

Describes the development of instructional materials for an advanced French course for English-speaking Canadian diplomats. (AM)

A guide to program planning and administration of instruction in EWP (English as a second language (ESL) in the workplace combined with varying degrees of general ESL/orientation information) is intended for management and union representatives, EWP coordinators, and ESL administrators as well as teachers. Its primary purposes are to bring…

Outlines the stages and methods of development of the "Read Canada!" series, including descriptions of obtaining and using feedback for revision and pointing out that students, teachers, and materials developers may not agree on the types of materials which best suit instruction. (Author/CB)

A program initiated by a garment company and carried out in cooperation with a board of education focused on conversational skills and industry jargon as well as problem-solving language. The program's development is described, including an evaluation and suggestions by a company manager. (MSE)

A report on a two-year study of the use of microcomputers in language arts programs in Ontario provides information on the following topics: background and orientation of the study; project goals and methods; summary of needs and recommendations from the first year of the study; results from the second year; and general recommendations. The study…

This document is a comprehensive, annotated series of resource lists designed to assist in selecting resources for the senior high English as a Second Language (ESL) program. This source book is divided into five levels. Level 1 is intended for students who are acquiring literacy for the first time or who have had significant gaps in previous…