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31. Adult's Perceived Literacy Near Universal in U.S., Canada, and UK (2001)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
Based on the International Adult Literacy Survey data for Canada, the US, and the UK, there appears to be a considerable discrepancy between the results of the performance tests and the self-assessments. This article provides statistics to support this theory, considers the implications of this discrepancy, and suggests topics for further study.
Added: 2001-01-01
32. ALL Wrong Again! Can Adult Literacy Assessments Be Fixed? (2005)
Series: Comments on the 2003 International Adult Literacy and Lifeskills Survey
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
Thomas Sticht, an International Consultant in Adult Education, offers his views of the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey.
Added: 2005-05-18
33. AlphaCom Guidebook - Version 5.0 (1998)
Authors: Maia Shapley
Collection: Research Materials
Discussion groups are a convenient way for large groups to gather and share ideas, while reducing the need for face-to-face meetings. AlphaCom offers private discussion groups to literacy organizations free of charge. It provides registered users with moderated discussions, password-protection and the ability to attach files. The AlphaCom Guidebook aims to teach novice users how to register and participate in these discussions. The AlphaPlus Centre delivers and supports the AlphaCom web conferencing system.
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Added: 2004-07-26
34. Application of Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf to Adult Literacy Instruction in the Hearing Community (2005)
Authors: Michael Sweeney
Collection: Research Materials
This document is a thesis submitted to the University of Athabasca by a student completing a Master of Distance Education degree. The intent of the research project described in this paper was to determine if the Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) could be used to improve access to adult literacy services and the quality of instruction that is provided to rural residents. Although TDDs have been available since the 1960s, they have been used for educational purposes only within the hearing-impaired community. This study examined how those who can hear could use the technology. A case study was conducted at a literacy agency that provides basic literacy instruction. Staff members, instructors, and students participated in both the design and the conduct of learning activities.
This paper includes an introductory chapter with background information, literature review, methodology, results and discussion, and conclusions and recommendations.
Added: 2008-05-05
35. An Approach to Integrating Computers into Learning Activities and Demonstrations (2001)
Series: An Approach to Integrating Computers into Learning Activities and Demonstrations
Authors: Sir Sandford Fleming College
Collection: Learning Materials
This document is a guide to learning activities developed for use with Microsoft Office 97 software programs.
Communication topics include filling out forms; creating personal letters using a word processor; writing letters of request or complaint; using email; formatting a report; performing a job search using a computer; creating a newsletter; and writing a résumé and a cover letter.
Among the mathematics learning activities are a variety of uses for Excel, including finding perimeter, area and volume; graphing linear and non-linear equations, graphing trigonometric functions; and creating and using spreadsheets.
Rubrics for measuring success and answer keys for the mathematics portion are also included.
Added: 2003-09-16
36. Are We Facing a 'Literacy Surplus' in the Workforces of the United States and Canada? (2000)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
This article examines the idea of a "literacy surplus," in which the overall skills of the workforce exceed the overall demands of workplaces. The author presents statistics and arguments to support this theory, and considers the implications for adult literacy education policy.
Added: 2000-08-11
37. Are Women Excluded from Careers in Science? (1991)
Women's Education Des Femmes, Fall, Vol. 9, No. 2
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Barbara Sherriff, J.P. Svenne
Collection: Research Materials
This article examines briefly the question of whether women have "arrived" as scientists.
The article is presented in English and includes a summary written in French.
Added: 1991-01-01
38. Assessing and Recognizing Foreign Credentials in Canada - Employers' Views (2001)
Authors: Derwyn Sangster, Canadian Labour and Business Centre
Collection: Research Materials
The Canadian Labour Business Centre (CLBC) carried out a study from October 2000 and January 2001 exploring Canadian employers’ views and experiences with assessing and recognizing the credentials of foreign-trained workers, as well as approaches to raising the awareness of employers on these subjects.
“The assessment and recognition of the education credentials of foreign-trained workers is an issue of growing importance in Canada. An accurate understanding and evaluation of the skills, knowledge and experience of foreign-trained workers plays a key role in enabling these workers to find jobs in which this preparation can be used to full advantage. When this happens, the individual benefits from earnings in keeping with his/her skills, and the employer and economy benefit from the full productive use of those skills. When this does not happen, the full productive potential of the labour force goes unrealized, and the affected individuals and their families suffer lower incomes and standards of living.” (Executive Summary)
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Added: 2007-03-22
39. At Both Ends of the Spectrum (2004)
Series: Light Onwords / Light Onwards
Authors: Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak
Collection: Research Materials
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak was a speaker at “Living Literacies,” a conference that took place in Toronto at York University in November of 2002. This is the text of her presentation at the conference.
Added: 2004-01-01
40. Auding and Reading (1974)
A Developmental Model
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht, Lawrence J. Beck, Robert N. Hauke, Glenn M. Kleiman, James H. James
Collection: Research Materials
Many adults lack sufficient literacy skills for technical training and successful career progression. Because of the crucial
role that literacy plays in instruction and job performance information regarding the nature of literacy skills and their
development is needed. Such information should prove useful in the development of literacy training programs, and in the
development of more effective and/or efficient methods for imparting knowledge by the spoken or printed word.
Because several recent reviews of the scientific literature on reading and language skills failed to uncover many salient
facts for use in guiding literacy research or development of literacy training programs, it was felt that the present review
should be guided by a theory or model which could provide a rationale for sorting, sifting, and interpreting various research
studies. Accordingly, a simple model of the development of oracy and literacy skills was developed, and literature was
reviewed and synthesized within the framework of the model.
Added: 2006-05-03
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