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The School of Global Access is a leader in the development of learning resources, curricula and methodology in English language learning, workplace training and intercultural competence.

We offer a wide range of resources focused on language and workforce development. We are committed to sharing our expertise. 

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eLearning Toolkit Classroom practices, Program development, Online Learning

The eLearning Toolkit provides a reference for ELL instructors and course developers as they establish, facilitate, and evaluate the online learning environment – the space, content, and community that you and your learners interact with.

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Developing an In-house Placement Assessment ESL Literacy, Program development

Placement assessments are a key factor in the success of a program. The purpose of this tool is to guide ESL literacy program providers in developing an effective in-house placement tool.

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Determining Your Program's Focus ESL Literacy, Program development, Curriculum

Information about your program’s focus can guide you in planning for instruction and supporting your learners. This tool is designed for instructors and includes inquiry templates for understanding the program's focus and a guide for developing a classroom focus. 

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Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Internationally Trained Individuals: A Guide for Employers English in the workplace

The Alberta Government funded the Centre for Excellence in Immigrant and Intercultural Advancement (CEIIA) to create a guide for employers to help integrate internationally trained individuals (ITIs) across employment sectors in Alberta. The CEIIA worked in collaboration with Talent Pool, an Alberta employers’ resource and information hub located in Calgary.

This project produced a resource that aims to help employers of small to medium-sized businesses:

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Classroom Needs Assessment Guide ESL Literacy, Classroom practices

Understanding the needs of learners is an important part of providing effective instruction. This tool is designed for instructors and includes templates and a guide for conducing a classroom needs assessment.  

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Building a Program of Excellence ESL Literacy, Program development

This tool helps program providers reflect on their program as a whole and to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement in order to align with promising practices in building a program of excellence.

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Building a Classroom of Excellence ESL Literacy, Classroom practices

This tool helps ESL Literacy instructors and program providers reflect on instructional practices and identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, in order to align with promising practices in ESL Literacy instruction.

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Bridging the Gap ESL Literacy, Program development

Bridging the Gap is a framework for teaching and transitioning immigrant youth who have low literacy skills. 

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For more information on our applied research projects contact 403-410-3400 or email sgareception@bowvalleycollege.ca

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For more information on our applied research projects contact 403-410-3400 or email sgareception@bowvalleycollege.ca

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We offer a wide range of resources focused on language and workforce development. We are committed to sharing our expertise. Learn more

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We offer a wide range of resources focused on language and workforce development. We are committed to sharing our expertise. Learn more

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Our innovative applied research projects focus on immigrant advancement, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, and resource development. Learn more

What's New

Our innovative applied research projects focus on immigrant advancement, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, and resource development. Learn more