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A Guide for Providers: Engaging Immigrant Seniors in Community Service and Employment Programs. |
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Senior Service America and Center for Applied Linguistics |
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GUI [Guide for classroom and non-classroom use] |
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102 pp. Full text: http://www.seniorserviceamerica.org/site/downloads/reports-publications-analyses/engaging-immigrant-seniors-2006-06.pdf
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2006 |
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Older ESL immigrant populations. |
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Community resource providers, educators, program administrators, workplace education providers |
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This guide, written primarily for the staffs of organizations that assist immigrant seniors to enter or re-enter the workforce, is intended for the staff of SCSEP programs, One-Stop or workforce development agencies, agencies on aging and other providers of services to older adults, and English language or ESL instruction programs.
The first part of this guide, which pays special attention to cultural differences in workplace settings, provides an overview of the older immigrant population in the USA and describes ways to think about the interconnection of language and culture. The guide then offers practical information and advice on integrating low-income immigrant seniors into the economic and community life of their new country. It includes scenarios to promote reflection on real work situations, helpful information to use when selecting ESL providers and teachers, and activities that encourage English language communication. Finally, the guide concludes with a list of references and additional resources to help service providers working in multicultural environments.
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