This is wonderful, Nancy. Thank you.

Judith Peyton Sinclair, PhD




  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Nancy R Faux/AC/VCU 
  To: professionaldevelopment at nifl.gov 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:23 PM
  Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2127] Resource for ESL Maintenance Workers



  In response to Judith Sinclair's request for appropriate instructional materials for her group of students that work in maintenance, I would recommend the 

  Building Basics 
  ESOL Toolkit for General Construction, Landscaping, Painting, and Plumbing 

  This free resource can be found at:  http://www.valrc.org/publications/buildingbasics/ 

  Building Basics is a multilevel curriculum for teaching students that have expressed a need to learn English within the context of the construction trades. It has been organized into four modules which can be downloaded separately:  General Construction, Curb Appeal (Landscaping), Painting, and Plumbing. 
  The lessons provide a facilitator guide with step-by-step instructions for implementation, facilitator materials, and learner handouts. 

  The visuals that go with each lesson are awesome.   

  Nancy
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  Nancy R. Faux
  ESOL Specialist
  Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center
  Virginia Commonwealth University
  3600 W. Broad Street, Suite 669
  Richmond, VA 23230-4930
  nfaux at vcu.edu
  http://www.valrc.org
  1-800-237-0178


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