tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post8184657240276200959..comments2024-03-08T13:06:37.359-08:00Comments on The Joy of ESL Blog: Fall EquinoxKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08182881635816655061noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-30302212155929107252019-09-29T10:18:54.387-07:002019-09-29T10:18:54.387-07:00These are great. Not dry as dust.
https://pblapg...These are great. Not dry as dust.<br /><br />https://pblapg.language.ca/part-e-classroom-and-professional-learning/multilevel-modules/<br /><br />We need more of these to cover stage 1 and stage 2 with blocks of tests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-17363102899107090312019-09-28T15:02:58.054-07:002019-09-28T15:02:58.054-07:00I thought the modules were well done as well. I kn...I thought the modules were well done as well. I know there was a call out this past January for more developers for more module work. <br />- SusieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-77767537325472426042019-09-28T03:25:04.027-07:002019-09-28T03:25:04.027-07:00Sorry, I said I was not aware of modules being cre...Sorry, I said I was not aware of modules being created because in my mind the multilevel modules were a niche project for teachers of multilevel classes. I’m not aware of anyone working on single-level module packs that contain everything. Has everyone gotten the survey regarding a national curriculum, by the way?Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182881635816655061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-86386899747536059292019-09-28T03:22:25.310-07:002019-09-28T03:22:25.310-07:00Thanks, Susie Q. I know of those because I volunte...Thanks, Susie Q. I know of those because I volunteered to pilot one. I didn’t find it to be “dry as dust.” I wish we would not be so cruel toward one another. I don’t think Rana deserves a dig like that. KMKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182881635816655061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-74679629242403075372019-09-27T20:39:37.881-07:002019-09-27T20:39:37.881-07:00Hi Kelly,
I wonder if the poster is talking about...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />I wonder if the poster is talking about these:<br /><br />https://pblapg.language.ca/part-e-classroom-and-professional-learning/multilevel-modules/<br /><br />-Susie QAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-41881238391244856072019-09-27T16:04:03.491-07:002019-09-27T16:04:03.491-07:00It depends on the program. I just spoke to someone...It depends on the program. I just spoke to someone doing her TESL right now and she said they do not teach PBLA in her university courses. They count on you doing the boot camp after you graduate from the TESL program. I say good on them. It would delegitimize a program in my estimation if they devoted precious classroom time for which tuition is high for me to learn this flavour of the day, contrived, top-down, "born of a colonial mindset" B.S. <br />Also just want to say that there is a difference between a module plan and a module. One is a graphic organizer whose boxes have all been filled with learning objectives, etc. The other would, I assume, be everything needed to teach an entire module. I have never heard that anyone is working on such a beast as the latter. --KMKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182881635816655061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-91431170780455515862019-09-27T14:23:57.961-07:002019-09-27T14:23:57.961-07:00CLB is pushing for more modules to be created. Th...CLB is pushing for more modules to be created. They are trying to find people to create them. They can't find enough people. CCLB is trying to make it easier for instructors. <br /><br />Employers are starting to say that PBLA isn't new. They are starting to say that colleges and universities are teaching PBLA to future teachers, and that more will be expected of employees. <br /><br />Please let Rana know how much we need the modules. Full modules even if they are as dry as dust are better than the nothing that is available on TUTELA.<br /><br />I have no time to create full modules and full lesson plans. I don't know how I will do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-75453370347847623052019-09-27T13:55:39.297-07:002019-09-27T13:55:39.297-07:00agreed. total scrappage is the only way I can see...agreed. total scrappage is the only way I can see out of this hideous mess. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-14481467092468224682019-09-27T05:22:04.157-07:002019-09-27T05:22:04.157-07:00I would also like to know how PBLA is about to get...I would also like to know how PBLA is about to get worse and how you know that. It's a bit inconsiderate of those already stressed out to drop a hint like that and run. <br />As for Rana, I would like to give her the benefit of the doubt! We don't have enough allies in this battle for our livelihood and wellbeing to dismiss a potential advocate out of hand. Just because she was involved in the creation of the sample module plans does not, in my thinking, disqualify her as a potential advocate or ally. I'm thinking of myself! In the beginning I was open minded and created some rubrics to help fellow literacy teachers. But that was before I saw the nightmare that this was going to morph into. On the other hand, I do understand the concept of sheepherder. In the political landscape in which I'm very active (I have dual citizenship and participate in both countries' elections), I see how the corporately-owned Democrats try to squelch all-out revolution by the true left, by the ones refusing superPAC money, by the ones refusing to be beholden to the pharmaceutical industry or another industry rather than representing the people. So yeah, I also understand that we have to be careful and not think someone who has really drunk the Kool-aid--believing that PBLA has any virtue at all--can really speak for those of us who believe with all our hearts that it should be scrapped from top to bottom. --KMKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182881635816655061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-23950487126910466782019-09-27T02:37:34.077-07:002019-09-27T02:37:34.077-07:00How is PBLA about to get worse?I mean how could it...How is PBLA about to get worse?I mean how could it? It has destroyed ESL programs and teachers' morale and enthusiasm for teaching; it's an embarrassing and appallingly bad method for teaching. Students are no longer learning the language. I can't even think of anything that could possibly make it worse. Are they going to make us replicate everything in, say, another language? Create more 'modules' and 'themes' ? Hire more leads to watch over us and monitor our binders, behaviour, complaints, conversations? It's a nightmare. Please don't anyone ask me why I don't just quit. I can't. Most ESL teachers barely make enough money to survive, myself included, but this is my career. I don't want to work in a factory and am too old to change jobs anyway , although there are days when I think factory work might be preferable. I'm too tired to keep repeating this story in hopes of having someone listen. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-39204627517374204872019-09-26T20:48:17.130-07:002019-09-26T20:48:17.130-07:00How is Rana advocating? Really. I want to know.
R...How is Rana advocating? Really. I want to know.<br /><br />Rana is a project manager for CCLB...Gets paid. Goes to conferences to represent CCLB. She was part of the management team for the 2018 “Modules” pilot. (E.g. the 72 page 5\6 “Scams” module.)<br /><br />She will deny any guilt on the part of CCLB...IT’S ALL THOSE BAD ADMINISTRATORS AND LEADS WHO ARE MISINTERPRETING WHAT PBLA IS ABOUT.<br /><br />Hard to misinterpret the lack of understanding or to see any advocacy from someone who promotes a 72 page “module” with dry as dust lessons (think of all the photocopying for starters.)<br /><br />You think she is going to say “Modules are not a requirement”?<br />....<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-58114159984511512062019-09-26T16:33:08.232-07:002019-09-26T16:33:08.232-07:00She is advocating for usShe is advocating for usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-24509163176138930522019-09-26T15:33:45.114-07:002019-09-26T15:33:45.114-07:00Hi, "Write the letters,"
What power does...Hi, "Write the letters,"<br />What power does Rana have? Is she on the CLB Board? --KMKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182881635816655061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-15589132258157471982019-09-26T15:11:56.271-07:002019-09-26T15:11:56.271-07:00Ontario PBLA is a disaster and about to get worse....Ontario PBLA is a disaster and about to get worse.<br /><br />EVERYONE in Ontario please contact:<br /><br />Rana Ashkar<br />Project Manager<br />613-230-7729 ext. 171<br />rashkar@language.ca <br /><br />https://www.language.ca/contact/<br /><br />AND let her know how PBLA has eaten up your life. How there aren't enough paid hours in the day. How the pay doesn't meet the requirements of the job. Something has to change. Soon. <br /><br />And how SHE has the power to help. <br /><br />Come on folks. Write the lettersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828415387916366867.post-40354395197168635532019-09-23T07:45:34.191-07:002019-09-23T07:45:34.191-07:00I might try show and tell! Thanks! I might try show and tell! Thanks! Christine Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897521920882200282noreply@blogger.com