Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j9E30eG08594; Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:00:40 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:00:40 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <JHEILOELLMFGKPCEMGMDAEOMCJAA.dstoeckle@adelphia.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Deborah Stoeckle" <dstoeckle@adelphia.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:11166] RE: Traffic Safety Curriculum for Existing ESL Programs X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 3567 Lines: 102 Linda- I seem to be late in responding to your request. However, I want to congratulate the person who is taking on this endeavor. I believe this is very important for the ESL population especially that group who has come from 3rd world countries where cars and traffic are non-existent. Most classrooms are not equipped with up to date equipment. Probably many are equipped with VCRs. In the case that there is limited audio-visual equipment, lovely large posters with simple word labels would be my preference. If a curriculum would accompany these small posters, they would be wonderful. I see traffic safety as well as some basic knowledge about a car essential. Someday most of these people will learn how to drive and operate a car. Thank you for this opportunity to give in put for this critical survival skill. Good luck with your project. Deborah Stoeckle DK Language Designs 412-851-9968 -----Original Message----- From: nifl-esl@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-esl@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of LINDA FANNING Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 1:41 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-ESL:11112] Traffic Safety Curriculum for Existing ESL Programs Hello- The Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas (IPC) and the AAA Foundation is currently working on a project to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities among the new-immigrant population. Recently, the IPC conducted a small pilot program in which traffic safety information was introduced to new immigrants during beginning ESL classes. Students demonstrated a statistically significant increase in seatbelt use after receiving the information. Currently, the IPC and AAA are working to develop a formal teaching module for existing beginning ESL. In order to develop a successful program we need your expert advice! Below is a short survey. The responses will be used by our curriuculum developer to draft a preliminary curriculum which will then be reviewed by students and experts in the ESL field. Thank you in advance for your participation. 1. In the process of teaching English, have you used ESL as a forum for teaching other things? If so, please describe. 2. Please rate the importance of teaching the following in ESL classes: a. English b. Civics education c. Traffic safety d. American history e. Banking f. Employment practices g. Driver's License h. Immigration Services i. Housing 3. Are ESL programs an appropriate venue to teach new immigrants to use seat belts and child safety seats? Why or why not? 4. Do you think ESL instructors feel it is their role to provide students with traffic safety and other civics education? 5. What would be the best way and the best venue to train ESL instructors on the importance of traffic/occupant safety (i.e., continuing education workshops)? 6. What would be the best way to present traffic safety materials for ESL instructors (i.e., a guidebook, video)? 7. What methods and media are most effective for teaching traffic safety and other civics education? 8. What would be the best way to encourage ESL instructors to always include a traffic/occupant safety component during their ESL classes? 9. What are the barriers we will face when trying to get ESL programs to incorporate our traffic safety curriculum? How can we overcome these barriers? Is there anything else you would like to add concerning traffic safety and ESL programs? Linda Fanning Development Specialist Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas 5000 Harry Hines Boulevard, Suite 101 Dallas, Texas 75235 214.590.4460 214.590.4469 fax
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