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51. Declaration of the ICÉA/FCAF Francophone Consultative Forum on the Right to Learn for Adults (2008)
Authors: Institut de coopération pour l'éducation des adultes (ICÉA), Fédération canadienne pour l'alphabétisation
Collection: Research Materials
Conferences and meetings in preparation for the Sixth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI) are taking place all around the world. In October 2008, in preparation for CONFINTEA VI, residents of Quebec and Francophone Canada met at the Francophone Consultative Forum that was organized jointly by the Fédération canadienne pour l’alphabétisation en français (FCAF) and the Institut de coopération pour l’éducation des adultes (ICÉA). Participants came from all levels of the public education system, as well as from literacy organizations, community education organizations, cultural organizations, community action groups, labour unions, research institutions, and various government departments, ministries and agencies.
During the Forum, participants identified a consensus within Quebec and French-speaking Canada regarding the challenges and priorities for adult education and continuing education. The present declaration on the "Right to Learn for Adults" was adopted unanimously by the Forum participants.
Added: 2009-01-12
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52. How-to-Kit - Science Fun (2008)
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
Science is a fun way to introduce pre‐schoolers to the world around them. Science activities allow children to ask questions, expand their vocabulary, use their five senses to explore different things, and most of all, have fun while learning. This How‐to‐Kit provides an opportunity to engage families in developing positive attitudes towards science. The activities are easy, fun and hands‐on. Families work and learn together to have fun with experiments.
The following items are included in the kit:
- How to use the science fun kit
- Family science night
- Group activities
- Eleven science experiments
- Science Bingo
- Handouts for parents to take home (throughout)
This How-to-Kit was developed to help organizations celebrate literacy in the Northwest Territories. It is one in a series of How-to-Kits that can be downloaded from the NWT Literacy Council website at www.nwt.literacy.ca.
Added: 2009-01-15
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53. Family Literacy Practices in the home and community: A Review of the Literature on Family Literacy (2008)
Authors: Lynda Homer
Collection: Research Materials
This literature review was developed as part of a larger project that will result in the creation of a provincial framework for family literacy in New Brunswick. The intended purpose of this document was to provide an overview of current literature and key issues related to family literacy and to inform discussions at the New Brunswick Forum on Family Literacy 2008 that took place in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in June 2008.
Following a short introduction, the document is organized into three sections: key themes and issues; points of consideration; and bibliography. The following key themes and issues are discussed:
- Family literacy programs
- Understanding family literacy as social practice
- Teaching methods and program content
- Deficit discourse
- Impact of school literacy on home literacy
- Influence of experience upon the early development of the brain
- Best practices in family literacy education
Added: 2009-01-30
54. Learning Without Borders (2008)
An Introduction to Community-Based Adult Literacy in British Columbia
Authors: Literacy BC
Collection: Research Materials
Learning Without Borders offers an introduction to community-based adult literacy in British Columbia. This resource has been designed to help those unfamiliar with this topic navigate the complexities of the adult literacy field in BC. This book provides a broad picture of adult literacy in BC by surveying its history, explaining some of the challenges, providing a glimpse of the delivery models and introducing the perspective of adult learners. A brief summary of several research reports that are valuable for a full understanding of adult literacy today is also included.
Added: 2009-02-03
55. Let's sing together (2008)
Authors: Julie Boucher, Michèle O'Connell
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet is a collection of songs and rhymes that parents and children can enjoy together. By singing, dancing and playing with their child, parents help develop their child's language and help better prepare him or her for school.
When parents and children sing together, the child learns to listen; to wait for his or her turn; to imitate gestures, sounds and words; and learns new words and actions.
This booklet, that accompanied a CD-ROM of songs,is part of the "Talk With Me" program, a free early language service for all children aged 0 to 5 years old. This project was realized by Julie Boucher and Michèle O'Connell, Speech-Language Pathologists of the Talk With Me Service in Regional Health Authority 4 in New Brunswick.
Added: 2009-02-04
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56. Building a Strong Foundation (2008)
Working Together for Lifelong Language & Literacy Development
Authors: Nunavut Literacy Council
Collection: Research Materials
This resource is a transcript of the Nunavut Literacy Council's Qikiqtani regional workshop on literacy that was held February 27 - 29, 2008. The workshop proceedings have been organized into the following sections:
- What does literacy mean in your life?
- What has to change so we can develop strong bilingual & biliterate communities in Nunavut?
- Communication strategy
- How have changes in the language situation affected you, your family and your community?
- Language and literacy goals at work
- Evaluations
- Panel discussions
- Evaluation of the Nunavut Literacy Council resources
Added: 2009-02-10
57. Tracy's Tips - What can you do about literacy at your workplace? (2008)
Authors: Tracy Defoe
Collection: Learning Materials
This short document contains thirteen tips for businesses and organizations on workplace literacy. These tips were published as part of Tracy Defoe's presentation "What Now?" at the Vancouver stop of the 2008 Literacy Tour of British Columbia. Tracy Defoe is with The Learning Factor Inc.
The tips have been divided into three groups under the following headings:
1 - Don't take literacy for granted. Read every day and encourage others to read too. How?
2 - Paying attention to literacy can increase employee engagement. Try these literacy strategies to leverage participation and retain skills.
3 - What about the workplace training you do now? Take a literacy-and-learning focus to get more from all kinds of learning situations.
Added: 2009-02-11
58. The Northern Edge (Edition Six) Study Guide (2008)
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
The NWT Literacy Council produced this study guide for adult educators and adult learners. It offers learning activities for four of the stories from the sixth edition of The Northern Edge, an online newspaper for adult learners produced by the NWT Literacy Council. The Northern Edge covers stories about the north and celebrates the lives of those who live North of 60. Each issue of The Northern Edge has several stories and most stories have interactive learning activities online.
This study guide deals with the following four stories:
Northern Biographies
Climate Change
Family Literacy
Finding Work
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Added: 2009-02-11
59. Our Side of the Mountain - 2008 (2008)
Collected Writings of Adult Learners
Series: Our Side of the Mountain
Authors: Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County
Collection: Learning Materials
Our side of the Mountain is a collection of stories, poems and ideas written by adult students of the Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County. This is the ninth edition of this publication..
Added: 2009-02-16
60. Orientation Guide for Corrections Educators (2008)
Road Back Home project, Phase Two
Authors: Diana Twiss, Pat Hodgson
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet has been written and compiled by active educators working in correctional centers throughout British Columbia. It outlines some of the basic issues that will confront an educator starting a career in Corrections. This booklet is intended to help facilitate an educator's transition from “regular” teaching on the “outside” to a productive and enjoyable career as a Corrections educator.
This document has been organized into five chapters plus an epilogue:
Chapter 1 - Institutional information as it pertains to educators
Chapter 2 - Boundaries
Chapter 3 - Health and safety tips for Corrections educators
Chapter 4 - Violence, abuse, addictions, and mental health issues as they relate to your role as educator and the student’s role as learner
Chapter 5 - Teaching strategies
Epilogue - Things you need to find out about in the first 30 days – or sooner
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Added: 2009-02-16
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