Welcome to the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq English curriculum for Secondary students. This information page includes an overview of the curriculum and important information about the program structure, assessment and materials available.
Table of Contents
1. Program Overview
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq English Second Language program is competency based and is taught from grade 3 (most Nunavik communities) to Secondary 2.3 (often referred to as secondary 5). There are two important documents that describe and explain the program:
Program of Study
Primary
Secondary
Progression of Learning
Primary
Secondary
For further information about these documents and how to use them, please see the Teaching section below.
Competencies in English Second Language
There are 3 competencies that are practised and evaluated in the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq English Second Language program:
- Competency 1 (C1): Interacts orally
- Competency 2 (C2): Reads and understands texts
- Competency 3 (C3): Writes texts
In-class practical activities
Students get to practise each competency in class every day. There are themed Learning Evaluation Situations available for teachers to bring to class for use with their students. These LES are like packages of challenges and activities around a subject that students can relate to. The activities give students opportunities to develop all three competencies and to build confidence about expressing themselves in authentic situations. The LES ‘package’ follows the same format that students will eventually meet in end-of-year evaluations and exams. Nunavimmiut youth develop the required competencies they need as they build on mastering the methodological processes and conceptual skills for understanding, speaking, reading and writing English. These are important skills that can prove invaluable for students in their careers later on.
While the students are presented key knowledge in the Learning and Evaluation Situations they work on, teachers focus on competency-based activities in class that support learning of transferable skills, including critical thinking. Teachers leverage opportunities to integrate learnings from other subjects such as language, math, science and art so that students can make connections and build their expertise and confidence. Proof of learning via oral interaction reflects the competence of storytelling and is key for classroom work. Project based reading and writing are the final goal of each LES.
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq ESL program differs from QEP, however the educational goals are aligned with the Quebec Ministry of Education requirements.
2. Teaching
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq program in English Second Language focuses on interactive, practical lessons that map authentic situations and integrate students’ home language knowledge repertoire. Inuktitut language is honoured as the first language of instruction.
Program of Study
The Program of Study can be found in the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq Resources Library and on all Kativik Ilisarniliriniq platforms. This document describes the general approach of the English Second Language program and goes into detail about the teaching focus for each of the three competencies. For teachers who are new to Nunavik, the Program of Study provides the best guide on how to plan lessons for students.
In the Program of Study readers will also find the Competency Scales to support learning, and to assess level of proficiency, both in classroom activities and in exams.
Progression of Learning
This document is organized into three sections:
- Progression of Learning
- Essential knowledge
- Appendices
The document outlines the knowledge about the language, grammatical structures, and conventions that our students are expected to attain at every level in their school career.
Elder-centred approach
As knowledge holders, Elders have a very important role in Inuit culture. Elders can support students who are learning in the classroom setting. It is a good idea to address topics with the knowledge and participation of Nunavimmiut elders. Creating questions for interviews, and including films that feature elders, will have a motivating effect on students. View a range of interviews with some Nunavik elders.
3. Assessment
Regular assessment in class supports learning and recognizes competencies. Students tackle project work and practice activities to show their understanding and expertise based on the competencies and evaluation criteria (see Program of Study and Progression of Learning). Students also enjoy opportunities for independent reading of books they either choose for themselves or read and analyze in a more structured, group setting.
The students practice through the activities presented by the Teacher and in the Learning and Evaluation Situations designed for the students’ level. The activities are designed to offer students opportunities to gain grades throughout the year.
Students in Sec. 0 and Sec. 1.1 and take a final assessment task at the end of the year. This can be in the form of a project or a presentation. In Sec. 1.2 the students are expected to take a uniform exam. That means that all the students in Nunavik at level Sec. 1.2 take the same standardized test to prove that they have attained sufficient proficiency in English to continue on to high school.
For students in high school, there is an end-of-year examination. In Sec. 2.2 and Sec. 2.3 the successful student is rewarded with 6 credits for each of the final examinations they take in English language.
Final exams for students in Sec. 1.2 and Sec. 2.2 and 2.3 follow the same format as an LES that students will be familiar with through their attendance in class.
4. Resources
To accompany the Program of Study and the Progression of Learning documents, there are additional resources for Competency 2 Reading Exemplars and Competency 3 Writes Texts. These two booklets of exemplars provide concrete examples of C2 and C3 at each level of the scales of competency. In addition, there are many resources available to teach second language in the classroom. There are also library books and novel sets in each school and Kativik Ilisarniliriniq educators choose themes are relevant to Inuit-centred Education and that will motivate students to explore.
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All the above materials can be ordered from the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq catalogue. They are also available electronically on Kativik Ilisarniliriniq platforms such as DBServer and the Resources Library. Additional materials such as video and other supporting material are also available on the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq platforms.
Ordering resources
- You can access the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq Catalogue here: Catalogue
- If you need to order materials from the catalogue, the Order Forms are here: Order form
Communication
Contact your education consultant via Microsoft TEAMS, email or phone.
Joanna Rowe
Joanna.Rowe@kativik.qc.ca
819 964-1136
