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Programming information : understanding the acquisition of English as an additional language

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This resource was developed to help teachers who work with students who are learning English as a second or additional language. Understanding the process of learning an additional language and... More ≫

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This resource was developed to help teachers who work with students who are learning English as a second or additional language. Understanding the process of learning an additional language and the factors that can affect language acquisition helps teachers provide a supportive learning environment for English language learners. It also helps teachers select and use instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of individual students.

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Learning a language, learning the land : newcomers, parks, and language learning : research and evaluation report

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The purpose of the project Learning a Language, Learning the Land was to pilot an educational process with immigrant newcomers that combined language learning and environmental literacy in an... More ≫

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The purpose of the project Learning a Language, Learning the Land was to pilot an educational process with immigrant newcomers that combined language learning and environmental literacy in an outdoor park setting. This report is an evaluation of the joint project between the primary partners - Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (Parks Division, Learning and Stewardship Services – herein called Alberta Parks), Edmonton Mennonite Centre for New Comers (EMCN, English Language Program) and the City of Edmonton (Natural Areas Conservation – herein called Edmonton Parks). The project was initially funded by the Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA) with additional funding provided by the Government of Alberta, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Centre for Newcomers, and Mountain Equipment Co-op. In-kind support was also provided by all the partners. The evaluation and research was conducted by a research team from St. Francis Xavier University (originally University of...

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