Term
Summer 2024
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MA-TESOL
Facilitator(s)
Julia Reimer; Jana Lo Bello Miller
Content Expert
James Hamrick
Abstract
The growing number of Ukrainian refugees in North America has highlighted the need for English language learning resources focusing on employment content. This capstone project aims to fulfill this requirement by developing an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) curriculum on practical employment skills and communication. The curriculum considers the importance of cultural identity and the impact of trauma on the learner. It is based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) principles and Task-Based Learning (TBL). It is intended to assist refugees in making meaningful contributions to their families and communities through work. The curriculum emphasizes communication strategies relevant to North American workplaces, helping bridge the cultural gap between Ukrainian and North American English pragmatics. Curriculum content includes comprehensive lessons on employment, including job searching, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and safety communication. The content is designed to enhance refugee engagement in finding work and complement existing general ESOL curriculums. This research and curriculum aim to empower adult Ukrainian refugees by equipping ESOL instructors with employment-focused materials to help refugees find, secure, and maintain jobs in the United States and Canada.
Project Type
Curriculum
Keywords
Adult Education, Curriculum, ESL/ ELLs, International Teaching
Recommended Citation
Daniels, Shannon, "Building Skills for Success: An ESOL Job Readiness Curriculum for Adult Ukrainian Refugees" (2024). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 1041.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/1041
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DigitalCommons@Hamline
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School of Education Student Capstone Projects