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91. Laundromat Operator Demonstration - LBS Level 4 (2005)
Series: Connecting to Workplaces
Authors: Jane Barber
Collection: Learning Materials
The Laundromat Operator Demonstration - LBS Level 4 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a laundromat operator.
It includes essential core skills chart, demonstrations, resources and other useful information.
This is one of ten booklets in a series entitled "Connecting to Workplaces". The other careers in the series include:
1- Security Officer LBS Levels 2/3
2- Pet Groomer LBS Levels 3/4
3- Hunting/Fishing or Recreation Guide Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
4- Taxi Driver Demonstration LBS 3
5- Chambermaid/Housekeeping Cleaner Demonstration LBS Level 3
6- Florist Assistant Demonstration LBS Level 3
7- Cashier Demonstration LBS Level 3
8- Forestry Worker Demonstration LBS Level 3
9- Nanny/Caregiver Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
Added: 2006-03-10
92. Learn All About What's in the News (2000)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
Collection: Learning Materials
This website review features a website by The American Western/Pacific Literacy Network in partnership with CNN San Francisco. This website contains CNN news stories in audio and video format along with accompanying learning activities.
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Added: 2003-07-28
93. Learners Advisory Network Completes Voice Software Research Project and Fact Sheet (1999)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Connie Belanger
Collection: Learning Materials
This software review from CONNECT describes the Learner's Advisory Network of the Movement for Canada Literacy's (MCL) research project on voice related software products.
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Added: 2003-07-23
94. The Learning Edge (2002)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
Collection: Learning Materials
This website review from CONNECT features The Learning Edge, an online newspaper for adult new readers.
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Added: 2003-07-27
95. Learning Literacy in Canada: Evidence from the International Survey of Reading Skills (2008)
Authors: S. Grenier, S. Jones, J. Strucker, T. Scott Murray, G. Gervais, S. Brink
Collection: Research Materials
This report uses data from the International Study of Reading Skills to describe in depth the reading abilities of the least-skilled adult readers in society and to identify the basic reading profiles of these adults, based on their strengths and needs in reading. The goal is to supply policy makers, researchers and practitioners with new information useful for making decisions about how to plan and deliver appropriate and efficient reading instruction for different adult learners.
This report consists of the following five chapters and a several annexes.
Chapter 1 - Purpose, theories and methods
Chapter 2 - Demographic profiles of Canadians with low literacy proficiency
Chapter 3 - Theoretical considerations underlying the reading components
Chapter 4 - The relationship between reading components and literacy proficiency
Chapter 5 - Conclusions and implications for public policy and instruction
Added: 2008-09-23
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96. Learning to Read Is Much More Than Learning to Read: A Neuropsychological-Based Reading Program (2000)
Authors: A. Ardila, V. Mendoza, F. Ostosky-Solis
Collection: Research Materials
This is the report of a study that was conducted for two purposes: (1) to develop a new method to teach adults to read and to write while reinforing neuropsychological abilities, and (2) to compare the efficiency of this new method with the two traditional methods used in Mexico to teach adults to read and write.
Added: 2000-01-01
97. Lectra (1999)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
Collection: Learning Materials
This shareware review from CONNECT describes Lectra.
This shareware provides exercises for learners to practise reading skills based on text generated by learners themselves or by instructors.
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Added: 2003-12-01
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98. The Leisurely Pursuit of Reading (1997)
Authors: Susan Crompton
Collection: Research Materials
This article briefly describes the reading habits of Canadian adults outside the workplace.
Added: 1997-01-01
99. The Lepers of New Brunswick (1985)
Series: Miramichi Literacy Writers
Authors: Merle Milson, Lynn Johnston, Miramichi Literacy Writers
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet was written in clear language and is suitable for adult new readers. It is part of a series of 24 booklets by Miramichi Literacy Writers. Some of the other titles include:
Ferry Boats of Days Gone By
The Irish of the Miramichi
Native Peoples of the Miramichi
Old Lumber Camps on the Miramichi
The Dungarvon Whooper
Added: 2009-05-01
100. Lesson 9: Using Tabs (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan from CONNECT teaches learners how to use the tab key to type a simple schedule.
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Added: 2003-07-30
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