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11. Accountability in Adult Literacy: Voices from the field (2008)
Authors: Stacey Crooks, Paula Davies, Audrey Gardner, Katrina Grieve, Tracey Mollins, Marina Niks, Joani Tannenbaum, Brenda Wright
Collection: Research Materials
To understand and describe the state of a field, researchers traditionally carry out a literature review. This approach is widely accepted as a way to summarize what is known in the field. With Connecting the Dots: Improving Accountability in the Adult Literacy Field in Canada the authors knew they needed to do that. But more was needed. While a literature review was critical to understanding the conceptual underpinnings of recent initiatives for greater accountability, it was important to know the impact of these measures on the field. To do this, it was necessary to talk to people who work in the adult literacy
field to hear their perspectives and learn about their experiences. The field review presented here offers those voices to complement the literature review.
The report is organized into four sections: how participants defined accountability and the different emphases they place on the concept; a picture based on interviewees’ descriptions of how accountability information is collected,
by whom and the gaps and challenges encountered; the issues associated with the implementation of accountability measures, the need for respectful, knowledgeable relationships and clarity in communication and expectations; and finally the topic of resources and funding related to accountability structures.
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Added: 2009-07-07
12. Achieving Our Potential: An Action Plan for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) in Canada (2008)
Authors: Mary Morrissey, Douglas Myers, Paul Bélanger, Magali Robitaille, Phil Davison, Joy Van Kleef, Rick Williams
Collection: Research Materials
This document offers an analysis of the status of prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) across Canada. As well, it includes suggestions about what is needed in order for employers, post-secondary institutions, and government to recognize and value experiential and informal learning.
The authors point out that while expanding the understanding of learning and education is certainly an issue of social justice, it is also a matter of pressing economic urgency in the face of labour shortages, skills deficits, and underrepresentation of specific populations within the labour markets.
The document includes several appendices that provide information on the recognition of PLAR activities in 12 Canadian jurisdictions; the development of policies and practices related to PLAR in Quebec; eight international case studies; standards and principles for PLAR; the Halifax Declaration for the Recognition of Prior Learning; and impediments to adult learner participation.
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- Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
Added: 2012-02-22
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13. The ACME Guide to Literacy Practice in Community: A Conversation for Literacy Practitioners (2009)
Authors: Anne Docherty, Sandra Lavallie, Dee McRae
Collection: Learning Materials
This guide grew out of a project entitled "From the Ground Up: A Research-in-Practice Approach to Outcome-Oriented Program Evaluation," undertaken in British Columbia.
The authors explain that the guide was originally intended to be an informal introduction to measurement in literacy practice. As they wrote, they found themselves thinking more about the complexities of literacy itself and the essence of literacy practice.
As a result, the guide became a conversation for practitioners and tutors in adult literacy settings about the nature of literacy and the implications for practice. It is intended as a professional development tool that will encourage reflection about how literacy and literacy progress are defined.
The authors present the material mainly through dialogue balloons, similar to those seen in comic books or graphic novels.
They have included a list of websites that provide information and resources relevant to the guide’s recurring themes.
Added: 2012-01-24
14. Adaptive Technology (2001)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
Collection: Learning Materials
This software review from CONNECT describes Adaptive Technology by The Adaptive Technology Resource Centre. This website provides instructors with information about workshops on adaptive technology.
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Added: 2003-07-28
15. Addressing Canada's Literacy Challenge: A Cost/ Benefit Analysis (2009)
Authors: T. Scott Murray, Mike McCracken, Doug Willms, Stan Jones, Richard Shillington, John Stucker
Collection: Research Materials
In this report, the authors discuss the cost and the importance of investing in literacy. They suggest that advanced literacy is the single most important tool that Canadians need to compete in the global economy and present estimates of the total cost of raising the literacy skill of the adult population to Level 3.
This report includes an executive summary and forward followed byfive chapters:
Chapter 1- Introduces the report and provides background on the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey and the International Survey of Reading Skills (ISRS) studies upon which analyses in the report are based.
Chapter 2 - Summarizes what was measured in the ISRS and what it means
Chapter 3 - Defines segments in the Canadian literacy market
Chapter 4 - Contains estimates of the costs and benefits of releasing Canada’s economic potential through literacy instruction
Chapter 5 - Summary and conclusions
Added: 2009-01-08
16. Administrative Pimping for Fame and Profit: Part 2 (1995)
Women's Education Des Femmes, Spring, Vol. 11, No. 3
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Pamela J. Milne
Collection: Research Materials
This is an article about the University of Windsor's employment equity positive action plan and a perceived lack of public recognition concerning its success.
The article is presented in English and includes a summary written in French.
Added: 2003-10-22
17. Adult Basic Education & College Preparatory Student Outcomes Project (1997)
1995 - 96 Report
Authors: Murray J. MacKinnon
Collection: Research Materials
Provides data about ABE students in British Columbia and the educational, social, and economic effects of ABE programs as reported by them. Includes statistical data about who the students are, why they enroll, what outcomes they expect, whether their goals are met, and the barriers they experienced. Third in a series of three reports.
Added: 2000-09-11
18. Adult Basic Education for Women: A Model for Policy Development (1979)
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Dorothy Mackeracher
Collection: Research Materials
A group of C.C.L.O.W. members agreed to work together to learn about the process of developing policy, and our collective efforts produced this report. We feel that this report is of interest to all those concerned with learning opportunities for women.
The report includes: A summary listing of the ten issues we discussed, each relating to the main topic of the undereducated woman, and of the policy recommendations which arise from each issue; an outline of the process we used to guide our activities in developing the policies.
Added: 2003-10-02
19. Adult Education Literacy Instruction: A Review of the Research (2010)
Authors: John R. Kruidenier, Charles A. MacArthur, Heide S. Wrigley
Collection: Research Materials
This report was prepared by the Adult Literacy Research Working Group (ALRWG), a panel of experts on adult reading research and practice, established by the former National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) in collaboration with the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) in the United States. The group’s goal was to identify and evaluate existing research in adult reading instruction and to provide a summary of scientifically based findings.
The ALRWG defined “adult reading instruction research” as research related to reading instruction for low-literate adults, aged 16 and older, who are no longer being served in secondary education programs. This includes learners in community-based literacy centres; family literacy programs; prison literacy programs; workplace literacy programs; and two-year colleges. It includes research related to all low-literate adults in these settings, including adults in Adult Basic Education programs; Adult Secondary Education programs; English as a Second Language programs; and adults with a learning or reading disability.
The ALRWG’s research identified the following topic areas as representing the major aspects of reading instruction: assessment of reading ability; alphabetics instruction, including phonemic awareness and word analysis; fluency instruction; and vocabulary and comprehension instruction.
Added: 2011-05-20
20. Adult Immigrant Learning Needs in Atlantic Canadian Communities (2008)
Report on a Series of Community Knowledge-Exchange Meetings
Series: Community Outreach Initiative Reports
Authors: Jeff Meaney, Adult Learning Knowledge Centre (AdLKC), Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
Collection: Research Materials
The report grew out of consultations held during the first six months of 2008 in Atlantic Canada. Immigrants were asked to discuss their experiences with adult learning since coming to Canada.
All participants identified the need for learning English in order to be integrated into Canadian society. In particular, they noted that a lack of ability to speak conversational English slowed their progress in making friends and participating in the workplace. They emphasized the need for better access to language classes.
As well, participants spoke of the need to learn more about Canadian culture and community. They pointed to the challenge of understanding how institutions like the courts, the health-care system and schools operate. They discussed employment challenges that ranged from simple job-search techniques to the tax implications of starting a business.
The authors recommend advancing adult immigrant education by supporting community groups, funding additional language training and backing workplace mentorship programs.
Added: 2010-02-10
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