How can we encourage students to share their challenges in securing employment? In what ways can we provide them with valuable insights on navigating the Canadian job market? Can this approach keep students actively engaged but also foster problem-solving skills? How can we better equip students with the tools and strategies necessary to independently continue their job search?
Adopting a human-centered approach, we engaged in action research with our students to explore the key factors they wished they had known prior to arriving in Canada, specifically in relation to employment. To address these needs, we developed a targeted assessment and designed instructional materials aimed at facilitating students’ integration into the Canadian workforce.
The learning outcomes from this webinar are:
Webinar Type: Career Development
Categories: Lesson Planning/Ideas, Listening, Networking
Teaching Sectors: Adult ESL (credit), College/University (EAP), Continuing Education/Adult ESL (non-credit), LINC, OSLT/ELT, Program administrators, Self-employed, TESL trainers
Participant Level: No previous knowledge required
Angela Spadafora teaches Enhanced Language Training (ELT) and Workplace Language Training in Customer Service at the Centre for Skills Development in Burlington, LINC/ESL classes at Halton District School Board as well as Fashion Business Management courses as a part-time faculty member at Seneca College. Angela has guided and taught many students who are job ready and pursuing academic goals. Angela’s interest is in action research with a goal to improve the academic experience and the process to employment for students as well as trauma-informed pedagogy.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelaspadafora
Instagram: angspadafora
Natalie Piergentili is a Workplace Language Training (WLT) in Skilled Trades & LINC instructor at the Centre for Skills Development in Burlington with experience in ELT, EAP, and Conversation Circle. Natalie currently serves as a part-time faculty member of the Community and Justice Services department at Georgian College. Her interest is implementing action research focused on engaging students in the classroom with relevant activities, and APA proficiency for post-secondary students.
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