 British Columbia's ESL Program is built on a strong base of five English Standards, i.e. listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skill.
Specific learning outcomes are established for all five strands at all four ESL levels.
Published textbooks are used for all four levels of instruction and accompanying teacher's guide are being produced with linkage to the desired learning outcomes.
Tests are developed to test students' proficiency in all four levels.
A British Columbia ESL Teacher Training Program is currently being developed that will train teachers specifically for this ESL Program.
BCISB's ESL Program prepare students for British Columbia Unique high school (Grade10-12) program.
To maximize student achievement and successfulintegration into the BC program, The ESL Program includes a wide variety of teaching strategies/learning activities and emphasize higher level thinkikng skill. |
