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Diversity and Equity in Education


English as an Additional Language


Curriculum

Changing Terminology from ESL to EAL (Adobe Icon 11 KB) New Icon
Manitoba is implementing a change from using the term English as a Second Language (ESL) programming to English as an Additional Language (EAL) programming. Both terms (ESL and EAL) are used interchangeably on this website during the transition period.

Adult English as an Additional Language programs are funded and coordinated by Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Adult Language Training Branch. Contact them for information on adult programs, English language assessments, and teacher support materials.

English As An Additional Language (EAL) And Literacy, Academics, And Language (LAL) , Kindergarten To Grade 12, Manitoba Curriculum Framework Of Outcomes, Draft for Consultation and Review, September 7, 2006
A new draft version of English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Literacy, Academics, and Language (LAL) , Kindergarten To Grade 12, Manitoba Curriculum Framework Of Outcomes has been released online for consultation and review. The document includes descriptions of different stages of EAL development for Early, Middle, and Senior Years and the corresponding student learning outcomes. Recognizing the needs of adolescent and young adult learners from war-affected and disrupted learning backgrounds, Middle and senior Years "Literacy, Academics, and Language (LAL) stages of learning and the corresponding student learning outcomes have also been developed. In addition, the document provides assessment indicators and guidelines and templates for assessing students and EAL program planning.

Following extensive feedback from the field the document has been refined and revised. The final document is expected to be released in Spring 2009. Please contact Diana Turner for further information.

Senior Years Courses

English Language Arts: English as an Additional Language for Academic Success- A Course for Senior 4 EAL Learners (40S)
This Grade 12 40S English Language Arts course is designed for advanced-level English as an additional language (EAL) students who wish to further develop the academic English language skills required for success in Senior Years and post-secondary education. The course is a Grade 12 English Language Arts (not EAL) elective. Advanced EAL students (recommended Stage 5) will benefit from integrated ELA/EAL courses which reinforce and build proficiency in a range of language knowledge and skills required across the Senior Years curriculum and areas of post-secondary study. Through its five thematic modules that draw on current topics and scaffolded learning experiences, the course develops academic language skills and learning strategies needed for success across a number of subject areas, with emphasis on the sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. This course is the first of a series of new Senior Years courses to be developed for newcomer and international EAL students. The course was piloted in the 2005-2006 school year.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Literacy, Academics and Language (LAL) Courses
Senior Years courses for Stage 1 and Stage 2 EAL and Phase 1 and Phase 2 LAL are currently in development. Additional courses for Stage 3 EAL are also planned.

Reviews of EAL/LAL learning resources that support the Framework of Outcomes were recently completed.  The following lists provide information on approved resources.

English As An Additional Language/English As A Second Language, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Manitoba Recommended Learning Resources, March 2008 (Adobe Icon 588 KB) and April 2007 (Adobe Icon 741 KB) Also available in print from MTBB, Stock #80568.