An important role that English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers can play in integrating new Americans into U.S. society is to make students aware of safe and unsafe behaviors. These learning activities are designed to involve participants in learning about safe behavior in cars and engage them in activities that reinforce the use of seat belts and car seats, as part of being a good citizen and a responsible family member. Simply telling people what to do is one of the least effective methods for changing behavior. Giving people information and allowing them to process the information and make decisions does not always yield the desired result either, but it is generally considered to be a more effective strategy. This curriculum provides language associated with seat belts and safety, and offers facts about seat belt use with the expectation that people will understand the value of using seat belts and will conclude for themselves that using a seat belt is a wise decision. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting