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SUMMARY:Using Plain Language Principles
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, February 3\, 2023\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitators: Wendy Peverett \nDescription: \nDid you know that approximately 40% of adult Albertans struggle with literacy and numeracy? Do you use Plain language principles in your programs? Plain language is writing for your audience in a clear\, concise way that helps ensure that your message is understood the first time. It is about using simple vocabulary that makes your writing more effective and inclusive. In this workshop\, we will: \n\nExamine who your audience is\nExplore ways to ensure your writing works for your audience\nReview Plain Language Best Practices\nLearn new strategies\nPractice\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/plain-language/
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SUMMARY:ECALA Classroom: Lesson Planning & Structure
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, February 10\, 2023\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitators: Leanne Adegbonmire and Wendy Peverett \nDescription: \nIn the community learning environment\, sometimes it’s challenging to find a balance between Learner Centred Practice and too much Structure. In this session\, we will explore how clear Learning Objectives\, Interactive Activities\, and a clear plan going into a class can provide just enough structure for your learners to thrive. This session is for educators working in all funded categories. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-classroom-lesson-planning-and-structure/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, February 17\, 2023\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitators: Selestia Herrera-Ganton\, Rural Routes Regional Advisor (North\, East-West) \nDescription: \nRural Routes is presenting this orientation to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) will help you determine learner proficiency\, plan instruction\, and assess learning. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/intro-to-clbs/
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SUMMARY:Reading Strategies for Working with Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 23\, 2023\nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitators: Bonnie Caron  (PALS)\, Wendy Peverett \nDescription: \nAre you working with adult foundational learners? Are you looking for strategies and tools that will help you with your learners? Join ECALA and Bonnie Caron\, PALS Adult Literacy Coordinator\, to examine the five basic elements of learning to read: \n\nPhonics\nWord families\nSight words\nPrefixes and Suffixes\nSyllables\n\nBonnie will share excerpts from a comprehensive curriculum she has developed that helps teach literacy from pre-reading to Grade 8. You will also receive an amazing list of resources and where you can purchase them. You want to be there! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/reading-strategies-for-working-with-adult-learners/
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