PBLA training

Training

Portfolio Based Language Assessment Training

Explore PBLA training pathways and compare the differences between the IRCC Intro to PBLA course and the self-directed Intro to PBLA course, including eligibility, format, course length, and support.

PBLA training

The chart below outlines Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) training options and the differences between the IRCC course and the self-directed Intro to PBLA course.

IRCC Intro to PBLA course

IRCC Intro to PBLA course

Eligibility

IRCC Intro to PBLA course

Open to anyone:New grads ESL Instructors

Pre-requisites

CLB Bootcamp:

  • completed within the past 2 years
  • or continuous teaching after obtaining the certificate

CLB Bootcamp

Registration

Upon LINC administrator request

Self-enrolment

Availability

Sessions offered 7 times a year

All year round

Accessibility

eLearning platform (https://learning.language.ca/)

eLearning platform (https://learning.language.ca/)

Course Length

5 weeks

Self-paced (can be taken at your convenience within 3 months)

Course Topics

  • Assessment Principles and Best Practices
  • Task-Based Planning
  • CLB-based Assessment (Assessing the Productive Skills)
  • Assessing the Receptive Skills
  • Implementing PBLA: Next Steps
  • Assessment Principles and Best Practices
  • Planning for Assessment
  • Introduction to Assessment
  • Assessing the Productive
  • Skills Assessing the Receptive Skills
  • Implementing PBLA

Format

Online

Online

Facilitator

Yes

No

Activities

  • Weekly readings
  • Viewing presentations
  • Forum discussions with other national LINC instructions
  • Weekly assignments with facilitator feedback meeting set deadlines with possible required revisions
  • Weekly readings
  • Viewing presentations
  • Quizzes

Support

  • Course facilitator
  • Onsite PBLA Lead Teacher (LINC organizations)
  • Onsite Lead Teacher (non-LINC organizations)

Time Expectations

3-4 hours a week
(depending on participants’ familiarity with the CLB and PBLA)

Completion within 6 weeks recommended
(depending on participants’ familiarity with the CLB and PBLA)

Certificate of Participation

Yes

Yes

Value Added

  • 18-20 PD hours
  • Required by LINC programs
  • Recognized by employers
  • National engagement
  • 18-20 PD hours
  • TESL ON membership pre-requisite
  • Recognized by employers

Re-completion

  • Can be completed after completing the Self- directed Intro to PBLA course
  • In certain circumstances upon the LINC administrator request as a refresher for staff
  • Open access as a refresher