Using Trauma-Informed English as Second Language Instruction to Empower Refugees at CLB Levels 3 and 4

Training to instruct qualified ESL teachers in Trauma-Informed pedagogies and methodologies, thus providing them the tools to ensure successful retention of language skills for refugees who have experienced various levels and types of trauma before arriving to Alberta.

Resources:

Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate (Integration of Trauma-Informed Pedagogy into Curriculum Design)

• Course 1: Understanding Trauma and Promoting Resilience (15 hours)
• Course 2: Trauma-Informed Principles; Teaching, Learning and Self-Care (15 hours)

Alberta Workplace language Skills Certificate

• Course 1: Safety Procedures in Alberta’s Commercial Environments (30 hours)
• Course 2: Job-Specific Language in High Demand Service Sectors (15 hours)
• Course 3: Customer Service Language Skills for Newcomers to Alberta Workplaces (15 hours)

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