Justice Education Society of British Columbia
Justice Through Knowledge
Formerly known as the Law Courts Education Society of BC
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Learning About the Law
Learning About the Law uses very simple wording to teach students with middle-to-upper English as a Second Language skills about their legal rights and responsibilities in British Columbia. Learning About the Law is produced in partnership with the People's Law School.
Workbook
Workbook: Free online or order this publication
The Workbook describes laws which apply to important life activities such as working, having a family, getting a driver’s licence, settling disputes, and going to court. Topics include:
- Fundamentals of the Law in Canada
(Chinese Vietnamese Punjabi French Spanish) - Renting a Home
(Chinese Vietnamese Punjabi French Spanish) - Working in BC
(Chinese Vietnamese Punjabi French Spanish) - Family Law
(Chinese Vietnamese Punjabi French Spanish) - Young People and the Law
(Chinese Vietnamese Punjabi French Spanish) - Talking to the Police: What Happens When a Crime is Committed
(Chinese Vietnamese Punjabi French Spanish) - Different Kinds of Courts
(Chinese Vietnamese Punjabi French Spanish) - Civil Law
(Chinese Vietnamese Punjabi French Spanish) - Resources
Teacher's Guide
The Learning About the Law Teacher's Guide contains activities, exercises, and tests in order to teach oral skills, written skills, and content. Contents include:
- Lesson Plans
- Pre-reading Exercises
- Reading
- Reading for Detail
- Comprehension Tasks
- Discussion and Writing
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- Speaking and Listening
- Additional Resources
- Worksheets
Teacher's Guide: Free online