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91. Foundations in Family Literacy: Family Literacy and Health (2007)
Authors: Suzanne Dionne-Coster, Lorri Sauve, Janet Shively
Collection: Research Materials
Communication gaps between health care providers and people with limited literacy or English language skills create a major barrier to improving health outcomes for many Canadian families. Family Literacy and Health was developed by the Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton in conjunction with la Fédération canadienne pour l’alphabétisation en français and is intended to address literacy and health issues among a range of populations in Canada.
This document is intended in particular for practitioners in the areas of health and family literacy and has the following specific objectives:
- to explore the relationship between health literacy and family literacy
- to look at ways that health and family literacy practitioners can work together to address common issues
- to establish a shared framework for bringing about positive changes in practice that will promote health literacy among Canadian families
Added: 2008-07-14
92. Mental Health Literacy in Canada (2007)
Phase One Report -- Mental Health Literacy Project
Authors: Beverley Bourget, Richard Chenier, Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health
Collection: Research Materials
The mental health literacy project is the first in Canada to investigate the knowledge, beliefs and understanding that Canadians have about mental illness and mental health. Mental health literacy has been defined as the knowledge, beliefs and abilities that enable the recognition, management or prevention of mental health problems.
This report represents the conclusion of the first phase of this three-year project and includes a review of existing data; a national survey on mental health literacy; and follow-up focus group discussions. The next steps involve sharing project findings; engaging with prospective partners across sectors; and developing a national strategy.
Added: 2008-03-19
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93. Playing With Words (2007)
Any Child Can
Authors: S. Celia Jaipaul
Collection: Learning Materials
Early involvement with words and reading is essential for the development of all aspects of a child’s life. This book provides many practical ideas on how to make this fun with everyday activities. The author shows parents how to take advantage of teaching and learning opportunities that occur while preparing meals, during a trip to the grocery store or an outing to the park, and other times during the day.
Reading with young children is the best possible way to support them in becoming full participants in a reading world, and this book helps parents and others to teach their children by playing with words. "Playing With Words" is a follow-up to "World Of Words" and can be used by parents and educators to help children develop literacy skills.
Added: 2008-05-09
94. Literacy Works! The Foundation of a Healthy Economy in Northern Ontario (2007)
Authors: The Labour Market Group
Collection: Learning Materials
The authors of this 12-page document outline the general benefits of increased literacy skills and discuss the importance of literacy and basic skills programs in the workplace. They have included tips for organizing a workplace education program as well as several personal stories of people who have improved their essential skills.
The authors also touch briefly on the special challenges of workers for whom English or French is a second language.
Added: 2010-08-17
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95. Iqaluktuurmiutat: Life at Iqaluktuuq (2007)
Authors: Darren Keith, Kitikmeot Heritage Society, Max Friesen
Collection: Learning Materials
This document includes the following section:
- A Place of Many Fish
- A Place to Remember
- Traditional Life at Iqaluktuuq
- An Ancient Homeland
- Thule Inuit - 1250 AD to 1500 AD
- Late Dorset - 800 AD to 1250 AD
- Early and Middle Dorset - 500 BC to 800 AD
- Pre-Dorset — 1800 to 500 BC
Added: 2007-12-14
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96. Integrated Literacy Works! (2007)
Making Workforce Development Efficient and Effective in Industrialized Nations
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
In this article, author Thomas Sticht makes a case for using an "integrated literacy education" approach to deal with
the increasing need for both basic skills and work-related skills in industrialized/informationalized nations. Integrated literacy education provides a cost-beneficial approach where basic literacy, numeracy, and English language skills education is "integrated into, or embedded in, or contextualized within, vocational education or job skills training."
Added: 2007-02-12
97. Recognition Awards for Adult Literacy - 2007 (2007)
Submissions
Series: Recognition Awards for Adult Literacy
Authors: Centre for Literacy of Quebec, Quebec Association for Adult Learning (QAAL), Literacy Volunteers of Quebec (LVQ), Quebec Literacy Working Group (QLWG), Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Collection: Learning Materials
Four Quebec adult education and literacy organizations in collaboration with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO inaugurated a new recognition award in 2006 for adult literacy learners and teachers/tutors in Quebec’s English-language sector. This booklet is a compilation of all the submissions received from the learners and students for the 2007 awards. In their submissions, learners and students were asked to describe how learning to read and write or improving their reading and writing skills has changed their lives, and discuss what they can do now that they could not do before. Award recipients were recognized for their courage and dedication in knowing it's never too late to learn to read and write, or improve reading and writing skills.
Added: 2007-11-16
98. Employer-Sponsored Training in Canada: Synthesis of the Literature using Data from the Workplace and Employee Survey (2007)
Report
Series: Learning Research Series
Authors: Benoit Dostie, Claude Montmarquette
Collection: Research Materials
This report presents a review of studies and articles on employer-sponsored training in Canada. The authors reviewed all documentation that used data from the Workplace and Employee Survey (WES) and, based on that review, have presented a synthesis of the current state of knowledge.
The authors look at training from the perspectives of both the employer and the employee and summarize the results regarding returns on training and their variability across industries, occupations and other characteristics. They also look at barriers to training and the types of training and supports that are provided by the employer.
Added: 2010-10-26
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99. Circling the Drum: A National Aboriginal Family Literacy Strategy (2007)
A Resource Manual for Practitioners
Authors: National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC)
Collection: Research Materials
This document was prepared by the National Association of Friendship Centres, which represents more than a hundred organizations that provide programs and services to Aboriginal people living in urban areas.
The authors discuss the vision underlying the strategy; summarize various reports leading up to the preparation of the strategy; and make recommendations for action in developing Aboriginal family literacy services.
The authors note that an Aboriginal family literacy strategy must be grounded in distinct Aboriginal ways; take into consideration Aboriginal concepts of family; respect Aboriginal values related to literacy; and include ways to build cross-cultural capacity.
Added: 2011-01-14
100. National Friendship Centre Survey - Aboriginal Language Programs (2007)
Authors: Invert Media
Collection: Research Materials
This survey was commissioned in 2007 by the National Association of Friendship Centres, which represents more than a hundred organizations that provide programs and services to Aboriginal people living in urban areas.
The authors have provided background information; a summary and analysis of the survey results; and recommendations based on the survey results and analysis. Attachments to the report include copies of the survey questions as well as a detailed breakdown of the survey response data and a bibliography.
The authors note that this document could form the basis for a strategy addressing the urgent issue of language loss among urban First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, but can only be useful for that purpose if there is a significant increase in the overall level of support for Aboriginal languages.
Added: 2011-01-14
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