Resource Catalogue for
Ukrainian Language Learning in Classroom
- Now More Affordable with Class Set Discount
The 64-page full-colour catalogue is of
particular interest to teachers, language instructors, administrators,
consultants, and resource purchasing agents because of its exclusive focus on
pedagogically-driven, curriculum-integrated, and teacher-friendly resources.
“There is a common misconception that resources
for Ukrainian language programs are not readily available,” says ULEC Director
Marusia Petryshyn. “This catalogue presents core resources for K-12 that
instructors can use as the basis to build their unique classroom programs. It
has never been easier or more convenient to select instructional resources for
your Ukrainian language learning program.”
The catalogue, produced by Mark Malowany,
includes detailed product listings of over 70 print titles, which include the
Nova Series (Grades 1-6), the Collage Series (Grades 7-9), and the Budmo Series
(Grades 10-12). The Nova Series is explored in-depth and includes pedagogical
overviews of the individual components and how they integrate. The catalogue
also lists online resources designed to be of interest to Ukrainian language
instructors.
As well – and for the first time ever – ULEC is
offering special pricing on class sets for Nova materials. Teachers buying a
class set will save more than 25% compared to purchasing titles individually.
Another first is the simultaneous availability of
the catalogue in print and multiple online formats. Print catalogues may be
requested directly from ULEC. The catalogue may also be accessed two ways
electronically, both as a web-browsable ‘flip-page’-style booklet and as a
print-friendly PDF download.
Magda Tundak (Second Languages Consultant,
To view catalogue Flip book, visit
www.ualberta.ca/ULEC/catalogue or for PDF download, visit www.ualberta.ca/ulec/downloads/ulec-catalogue.pdf.
To request a print edition or for more information, please call Halyna Klid at
(780) 492-2904 or by email: ulec@ualberta.ca
Data was collected and
compiled by Halyna Klid from a variety of programs including the Ukrainian
Bilingual Program (UBP), Ukrainian Language and Culture Programs (ULC-3Y, -6Y),
Preschool/Sadochok, Ridna Shkola/Kursy (Saturday Schools), Adult
Courses, Post-Secondary Courses, and Summer Schools.
“Overall, you can
characterize combined UBP and ULC enrolment through the last five years as a
period of stability,” says Mark Malowany from the Ukrainian Language Education
Centre (ULEC).
“Gains in the 3- and 6-Year
ULC programs offset a slight tapering in UBP numbers. It is not clear if this
is normal cyclical variance or if it’s part of a larger overall trend.”
Survey results are
collected annually by ULEC and a report is issued to participants, ministry
officials, consultants, community bodies, and funding agencies. The report is
available from ULEC upon request.
“It is important that this
data be collected and we put great effort into obtaining complete and accurate
figures. Having good data helps guide planning and assists in the proper
allocation of development resources,” said Marusia Petryshyn, Director of the
Centre.
“The biggest gaps in our
data come in the Ridna Shkola, Cultural Course, and Summer School
categories,” said Malowany. “Participation in the survey is entirely
voluntarily so it is possible that some programs have not reported.”
If you run a Ukrainian
program and have not yet submitted data, or if you are uncertain if your
program was included in the survey, please contact Halyna Klid at ULEC
(780-492-2904; ulec@ualberta.ca\).
“Participants’ privacy is
always respected and protected,” Malowany said.
The Ukrainian Language
Education Centre (ULEC) is a unit of the Canadian
Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) at the