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1. Adult Learning in Canada: A Comparative Perspective (2007)
Results from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey
Series: International Adult Literacy Survey
Authors: Kjelle Rubenson, Richard Desjardins, Ee-Seul Yoon
Collection: Research Materials
This report uses the results of the 2003 Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey to describe adult learning in Canada. The goal of the report is to present a comprehensive portrait of adult learning including participation in organized forms of adult learning, both formal and non-formal, as well as informal learning. The report addresses differences in participation between selected countries and within Canada and notes changes in participation patterns. Findings from the 2003 Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey are, when appropriate, compared to results from the 1994-1998 International Adult Literacy Survey. In addition to a detailed introduction, this document includes the following sections:
Chapter 1 - International, provincial and territorial comparisons of adult learning
Chapter 2 -Adult learning: who is being left out?
Chapter 3 -Adult learning and the world of work
Added: 2008-03-03
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2. Building Bridges For Adults with a Developmental Disability (2001)
Authors: Glenn Yates
Collection: Research Materials
This report provides the results of the three-phase project "Building Bridges for Adults with a Developmental Disability."
Phase one was used was to exchange information about positive developments in the fields of literacy and developmental disabilities. In addition, barriers, gaps and overlaps between the two service sectors were identified.
In phase two, the focus was upon developing a shared base of knowledge regarding the preparation and supports needed to promote successful participation by people with developmental disabilities in literacy programs.
During the final stage of the project, participants explored ways of building mutually beneficial partnerships to promote effective and efficient services to the people served by both groups while enhancing literacy.
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Added: 2002-09-06
3. Creating a 30-second commercial: How to "grab 'm & sell 'm" (2002)
Series: Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) - Fourth Biennial Conference
Authors: Danna Yuhas
Collection: Research Materials
If you attend breakfast meetings, luncheons, trade shows, or social gatherings, you need to have a ready-made answer to the question “What do you do?” For plain language professionals, it's not always easy to come up with a snappy answer. At the end of this interactive workshop, participants could develop a 30-second commercial that clearly described what their company does and how their products or services can benefit customers.
Added: 2003-04-30
4. Creating Inner and Outer Sacred Space: An Adult Learner Program's Wholistic Approach to Supporting Low-income Women Who Have Been Impacted by Violence (2004)
Authors: Roanna C.F. Yangco
Collection: Research Materials
Roanna Yangco undertook this research while working at the Adult Literacy Program in Dorchester, Massachusetts which is housed in a multi-service center/shelter for single mothers and their children.
Yangco states: “In this research study, I wanted to establish a sufficient working definition of violence, one that encompasses all of the complexities of violence that affect low-income women. I hoped to identify the impacts of violence on the women in our literacy program. Using this knowledge I wanted to influence the design of a comfortable learning environment that facilitates a lifelong desire for learning. Finally, I looked to making our experience known beyond our program.”
Added: 2007-05-02
5. Employment Law & Labour Standards - Student Manual (2006)
Series: You and the Law
Authors: Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)
Collection: Learning Materials
Finding legal information and then understanding the legal language can prove to be a challenge for many individuals, especially for individuals with weak literacy skills. This manual uses simple language to help students understand some basic legal concepts relating to employment and the workplace. With this information, students are better able to make informed decisions about issues affecting their lives and to participate more fully in society.
The following topics are covered in this manual:
- Employment Law in Quebec
- Psychological harassment at work
- Leave, vacation and holidays
- Salary and overtime
- Uniforms, breaks and weekly rest
- Dismissal
- Exercising your rights
- Activities and resources
Funders:
- IFPCA
Added: 2007-09-27
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6. Employment Law & Labour Standards - Tutor Manual (2006)
Series: You and the Law
Authors: Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)
Collection: Learning Materials
Finding legal information and then understanding the legal language can prove to be a challenge for many individuals, especially for individuals with weak literacy skills. Literacy tutors can use this manual to help students understand some basic legal concepts relating to employment and the workplace. Students will learn how to access legal information more easily and will then be better able to make informed decisions about issues affecting their lives.
This manual should be used in conjunction with the "Employment Law & Labour Standards Student Manual." It includes a discussion section listing questions you might want to raise with your student. There is also a Resource and Links section to direct you to sites that offer more detailed information at a higher reading level, and referral services.
The following topics are covered in this manual:
- Employment law in Quebec
- Psychological harassement at work
- Leave, vacation and holidays
- Salary and overtime
- Uniforms, breaks and weekly rest
- Dismissal
- Exercising your rights
- Activities and resources
Funders:
- IFPCA
Added: 2007-09-27
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7. Go with the Flo (1987)
Authors: Naomi Guttman, Karin Montin, Christine York
Collection: Learning Materials
The central character of this short book is Flo, a middle-aged woman who works nights as a cleaner while also caring for her husband and three children. It follows her progress in finding a better job and deciding to go to school in her spare time to earn her high-school diploma.
The book is divided into 14 chapters, each of which forms an independent part of the overall story, which would allow students to read as many or as few chapters in a sitting as they would like.
The vocabulary is straightforward and the sentence structure is simple. Each chapter begins with a list of the new words it will contain. A complete list of the new words is included at the end of the book.
The book was written for students using the Laubach Literacy Skillbook Three or higher.
Added: 2010-05-05
8. Health Law - Student Manual (2006)
Series: You and the Law
Authors: Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)
Collection: Learning Materials
Finding legal information and understanding legal language can be a challenge for many individuals, especially for individuals with weak literacy skills. Without this information, individuals are often prevented from making informed decisions about issues that affect their lives This manual provides students with basic information in simple language about health care and patient rights. Students using this manual will gain a better understanding of legal matters relating to health care and their rights as patients and will thus be better able to make informed decisions regarding their health care.
Topics discussed in this manual include
- Your rights as patient
- Consent to health care
- Incapacity
- Access to medical files
- Complaints
- Activities and resources
Funders:
- IFPCA
Added: 2007-09-26
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9. Health Law - Tutor Manual (2006)
Series: You and the Law
Authors: Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)
Collection: Learning Materials
Individuals with weak literacy skills often lack the resources, skills and confidence to seek out and understand legal information that will help them exercise their rights. Without this information, individuals are often prevented from making informed decisions about issues that affect their lives, such as matters concerning their health and health care. With this manual, literacy tutors can help students understand some basic yet important legal concepts concerning health care and their rights as patients.
This manual should be used in conjunction with the "Health Law Student Manual." It includes a discussion section listing questions you might want to raise with your student. There is also a Resource and Links section to direct you to sites that offer more detailed information at a higher reading level, and referral services.
The following topics are covered in this manual:
- Patient rights
- Consent to health care
- Incapacity
- Access to medical files
- Complaints
- Activities and resources
Funders:
- IFPCA
Added: 2007-09-26
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10. Health Literacy: Fact Sheet (2012)
Health care workers can make a difference
Authors: Yamaska Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This fact sheet suggests ways that health-care workers can promote health literacy.
Suggestions include making sure that material is clear and straightforward; offering help with forms; partnering with literacy organizations to learn about the challenges faced by people with low literacy skills; and incorporating health literacy into planning.
The authors have also included information on how literacy and health are linked, noting that people with low literacy skills may find it hard to understand health-related information.
Added: 2012-07-05
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