LINC-parenting program : manual and curriculum guidelines based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks 1 - 4

Summary: The LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomes to Canada) Parenting delivery model was designed specifically for newcomers with infants and young children, and its goal is to foster language acquisition through real-life situations and interaction between parents and their children. LINC parents learn English by participating in parent/child activities and guided group discussions about the development and behaviour of their children. The themes include growth and development, nutrition, health and safety, parenting, family life, childcare options, schooling, and the media. The LINC program has been evaluated since its inception. It has proved to have made a significant impact on early language acquisition for both ESL parents and their children. The resource has two main parts : a manual which provides guidelines for setting up and implementing a LINC-Parenting Program, and a set of curriculum guidelines which suggest teaching content, learning outcomes, and resources for such a program. The intended readers of the document include both administrators and LINC instructors.