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201. Measuring Adult Literacy and Life Skills: New Frameworks for Assessment (2005)
Series: International Adult Literacy Survey
Authors: T. Scott Murray, Marilyn Binkley, Yvan Clermont
Collection: Research Materials
The objective of this report is to document key aspects of the development of the International Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey (ALL). The ALL survey was meant to build on the success of the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) assessments by extending the range of skills assessed and by improving the quality of the assessment methods employed.
This report documents several successes including:
-the development of a new framework and associated robust measures for problem solving;
-the development of a powerful numeracy framework and associated robust measures;
-the specification of frameworks for practical cognition, teamwork and information and communication technology literacy.
The ALL study breaks new ground, offering a wealth of data on adult skills. Readers are encouraged to celebrate our successes, to learn from our mistakes and to reflect on the central importance of what has been measured to the lives of our citizens.
Added: 2005-03-24
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202. Media Analysis Report of Adult Literacy (2004)
Series: Informal Learning Practices and Media Perceptions of Adults with Low Literacy Skills
Authors: Maurice C. Taylor
Collection: Research Materials
This report summarizes work done during a six month period of a two-year National Literacy Secretariat funded research project entitled, “Informal Learning and Media Perceptions of Adults With Low Literacy Skills”.The report sheds light on the question — How does the media portray adult literacy?
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Added: 2004-01-01
203. Media Literacy, Information Technology (1997)
Excerpt from a Working Paper on Literacy #2
Authors: Chris Abbott, Len Masterman
Collection: Research Materials
This is an excerpt from an article that considers some of the major implications of information and media technologies for the teaching of English. Although the article deals specifically with the United Kingdom, the authors make observations that can be applied to other countries as well. The article helps illustrate the links between the traditional concept of literacy and the broader literacies called for by media and information technologies.
Added: 1997-01-01
204. Monitoring and Assessment in Community-Based Adult Literacy Programs in British Columbia, Phase 1 (Definition and Selection of Benchmarks) (2007)
A Report to the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education
Authors: Leona Gadsby, Sandy Middleton, Cynthia Whitaker
Collection: Research Materials
This report was commissioned and funded by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education. It is Phase I of a three-phased initiative for the BC Ministry of Advanced Education to develop benchmarks or measurement standards for community-based literacy programs in that province. Phase I recommends a province-wide system for monitoring and assessing the progress of adults in community-based literacy programs. Phase II will involve feld-testing the proposed benchmarks and reporting system. Phase III, envisioned for late 2008, will involve full implementation.
This report contains the following sections:
- Introduction
- A Value-Based Approach
- Domains and Benchmarks
- Tools
- Resources for Implementation
- Proposed Implemenation Process
- Recommendations
- Next Steps
- Appendices
Added: 2009-03-18
205. Moving the Markers (2003)
New Perspectives on Adult Literacy Rates in Canada
Authors: Susan Sussman
Collection: Research Materials
This report describes a project originally intended to identify demographic patterns among adults with low literacy skills in each Canadian province. The project was carried out between March 2000 and June 2001 under the auspices of Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL). Project funding came from the National Literacy Secretariat of Human Resources Development Canada.
The project was based on the assumption that demographic information about people with the lowest literacy skill levels can and should be used to develop more effective and efficient literacy policies and programs.
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Added: 2004-12-07
206. Multiple Literacies (2002)
Improving our Support for Aboriginal Literacy in the NWT
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Research Materials
The NWT Literacy Council has supported literacy development in all official languages since 1989. Most of their work focuses on English literacy, but they have also supported Aboriginal literacy directly. People in Aboriginal language communities believe it is important and urgent to maintain, revitalize and promote Aboriginal languages and literacy. This report outlines steps the NWT Literacy Council is taking toward improving support in this area.
Added: 2005-04-04
207. Myth, Romance, and Reality: Recognizing Experiential Learning in University Contexts (2008)
Authors: Dianne Conrad
Collection: Research Materials
Practitioners at Athabasca University have observed gaps between learners' romanticized views of past events and thepedagogical or cognitive contribution of those events to learning. The need to acknowledge and close these
gaps underscores the importance of developing and implementing quality assurance measures. In so doing, the quality of the resultant RPL process should reflect the relationship of demonstrated experiential learning to pedagogy – a rigorous exercise that often challenges learners and practitioners to dispense with both myth and romance.
This paper presents an analysis of AU's rigorous system of recognizing prior learning, using the analysis as a framework within which to address the challenge of application: how do we ensure high quality practice? The paper begins with a brief discussion of the history and current place of RPL practice in Canada.
Added: 2009-11-10
208. Naming the Magic: Non-Academic Outcomes in Basic Literacy (2001)
Authors: Evelyn Battell
Collection: Research Materials
This report presents a description of the following techniques for documenting non-academic outcomes (NAOs) for literacy students: A Multi-Media Approach, Using Journals, Goal Setting by Learners, Anecdotal Reporting and End -of-Term Reports (combination of two techniques) and Questions for Developing Awareness.
The report also documents the difficulties encountered during the field-testing, outlines what was learned during the field-testing process and identifies six recommendations, based on the project, that call for more extensive and focused study of non-academic outcomes.
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Added: 2004-06-14
209. National Literacy and Health Research Program Needs Assessment and Environmental Scan (2002)
Authors: Irving Rootman, Deborah Gordon-El-Bihbety, Jim Frankish, Heather Hemming, Margot Kaszap, Lisa Langille, Darryl Quantz, Barbara Ronson
Collection: Research Materials
The objectives of this study were to identify:
-gaps in knowledge in literacy and health research in Canada;
-current and proposed initiatives in literacy and health in Canada;
-resources and opportunities for research in literacy and health in Canada.
In general, it was found that Canada has an abundance of literacy and health projects, but relatively little research. Projects included plain writing services and initiatives, translation and interpretation of health information, awareness-raising publications, staff sensitivity training programs, new literacy curricula, and resource collections.
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Added: 2004-10-21
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210. The National Project on Sharing Resources: (1995)
Developing Models of Collective Fundraising for National Women's and Girls' Organizations
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Mary Chrow, Suzanne Gibson, Ratna Omidvar
Collection: Research Materials
This Executive Summary discusses a project developed to research models, strategies, and structures for collaborative fundraising and resource development within the women's sector.
Women's groups face enormous barriers to securing adequate funding. Traditional funding sources give predominantly to gender neutral services and programming. Government funding is dwindling, presenting major challenges for the financial future for national equality-seeking women's groups.
Women's groups recognize the need to employ new fundraising strategies and reach new markets. However, they are caught in a vicious cycle. The largest obstacles to launching new fundraising initiatives include lack of staff and volunteer time and the lack of financial resources. This project was envisioned as the first step toward breaking that cycle.
Added: 2003-10-17
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