Useful files
Tutor Training Materials
Notebook from ProLiteracy
As members of ProLiteracy, we receive the newsletter Notebook which is designed to help tutors with their instructional needs. Includes full lessons as well as background for tutors.
Notebook from ProLiteracy (Spring 2008)
Notebook from ProLiteracy (Winter 2008)
Curricula & Lessons
Assembling an ESL Toolbox
From start to finish, this guide is packed with ideas for material that you can gather yourself to make sure that you always have something to help you illustrate a point or fill in the time when your students need a change of pace. (4 pgs.)
The Car Occupant Safety Awareness Project (August 2007) (PDF)
Lessons for English Language Learners on the Benefits of Seat Belt and Child Safety Seat Usage (34 pgs.)
Adult Education Esl Teachers Guide - Adult Education Center, Texas A&I University (June 1996) (PDF)
Handbook covering the basics of ESL instruction, including explanation of general needs of students and descriptions of popular teaching techniques. Also includes a number of modules for using these techniques in the classroom. (195 pgs.)
ESOL Starter Kit - Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (October 2002)
Offers some ideas for testing, registering and placing students in the correct class according to their specific needs and goals. There is a sample registration form, a sample placement test, and a reference list of available commercial tests. Includes useful information about how adults learn, descriptions of various types of language instruction, and some tips for effective teaching. Because all ESOL classes are multi-level in some way, some ideas are included on how to deal with the multi-level class. Offers an overview on curriculum development, along with a reference list of curricula already developed. Two new sections G and H, ESOL and Technology and EL/Civics, respectively, have been added. (242 pgs.)