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21. How To Kit - Election 2008 (2008)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
Literacy instructors can use this election how-to resource, developed by the Northwest Literacy Council, to teach their students about the election process. Elections come with their own vocabulary, jargon and challenges. They can be intimidating to a learner who is not familiar with the process, but elections are also a great opportunity to build literacy skills. This kit includes literacy activities such as word searches and scavenger hunts that you can do with adult learners around the election. There are suggestions for activities that will inform learners, help learners realize that their voice and vote count, develop vocabulary used in elections, and encourage learners to take an active role in the upcoming federal election. The kit also offers ways that learners can lobby candidates around the issue of literacy in their community and constituency.
Added: 2008-09-24
22. How To Kit - Elections 2011 (2011)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
The authors of this kit note that while elections can be intimidating for a learner who is not familiar with the process, they also offer a great opportunity to build literacy skills.
The authors have included literacy activities that will inform learners about the political process; help them realize that their voices and votes count; develop election-related vocabulary; and encourage them to play an active role in the upcoming election. Among the activities in the kit are an election information scavenger hunt; a word search; and a survey of whether family and friends plan to vote.
The authors have also included information about different kinds of campaign advertising; links to a variety of other election resources; and a section on ways that learners can lobby candidates about the issue of literacy in their community.
Added: 2011-04-19
23. How To Kit - Northwest Territories General Election (2003)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
Elections come with their own vocabulary, jargon and challenges. They can be intimidating for learners who are not familiar with the process. This Election How to Kit includes literacy activities that instructors can do with adult learners to help them learn about the election process. There are suggestions for activities that will inform learners, help learners realize that their voice and vote count, help learners understand the vocabulary used in elections, and encourage learners to become actively involved in the election process. There is also a section entitled "Learners Take Action for Literacy" that offers suggestions for ways that learners can lobby candidates about literacy issues. While this kit deals specifically with the Northwest Territories general election that was held in October 2007, it also contains general information that applies to most elections.
Added: 2008-02-20
24. How To Kit: Northwest Territories General Election (2011)
Series: How To Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This learning kit has been prepared specifically for the Northwest Territories general election scheduled for October 3, 2011. However, it contains a great deal of information that is relevant to the electoral process in general.
The authors have included literacy activities to help learners develop election-related vocabulary and encourage them to play an active role in the election. Among the activities in the kit are an election information scavenger hunt; a survey of whether family and friends plan to vote; and a sample letter a learner can send to find out where a candidate stands on literacy issues.
The authors have also included information about different kinds of campaign advertising; a discussion of the ways in which people decide how to vote; and a list of issues that might be of particular concern to people in the Northwest Territories.
Added: 2011-08-30
25. Issues and Policy Solutions (2002)
ViewPoints 2002
Series: ViewPoints 2002
Authors: Canadian Labour and Business Centre
Collection: Research Materials
In the Viewpoints 2002 survey, participants were asked to consider 39 policy issues and rate each – “not a problem”, “moderate problem” or “serious problem”. Participants were also asked to consider 29 possible policy solutions and asked to rate each – “less emphasis”, “emphasis is right” or “need more emphasis”. Although the range of issues and solutions has been modified over time, the following charts capture results from the 2002 survey and where possible, the tracking results from previous Viewpoints research.
The document is divided into the following sections:
1. Methodology
2. Issues – Ranking
3. Policy Solutions – Ranking
4. Tracking Data – Serious Issues
5. Tracking Data – Solutions
Added: 2007-05-16
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26. Labour Market Agreement: Annual Implementation Plan 2008-2009 (2008)
Series: Nova Scotia Labour market Partnership
Authors: Province of Nova Scotia
Collection: Research Materials
This resource consists of the Province of Nova Scotia's 2008 - 2009 Annual Implementation Plan. This Plan lays out the strategic investments planned by the Province of Nova Scotia under the Canada Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreement. The plan provides an overview of current labour market challenges in Nova Scotia; a description of the eligible clients who will benefit from priority services; a description of the priority areas for programming and the intended objectives. It also identifies eligible programs, describes planned activities and projected expenditures for the year, and outlines the expected results for the planned activities. The document begins with an "Introduction and Context" section followed by a section entitled "Investment Plan by Priority Area." The information in the latter section is presented in table format.
Added: 2008-11-25
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27. Learner Voting Guide (2005)
Series: Election 2006
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
Collection: Learning Materials
A federal election campaign is under way in Canada.
The date is set for Monday, January 23, 2006. Election time is an important time to tell politicians and other voters how you feel about literacy, adult education and other important issues.
This document will be answering the following questions:
What is a federal election?
Why is it important for me?
How do I decide who to vote for?
How do I know where candidates stand on literacy issues?
Where can learners and people who work with learners find more information?
How do I find out where, when and how to vote?
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Added: 2006-01-16
28. Lifelong Learning - Quality Adult Learning Opportunities (2005)
Policy Statement on Adult and Lifelong Learning
Authors: Province of New Brunswick
Collection: Research Materials
In order for New Brunswickers to benefit from the Adult and Lifelong Learning stepping stone, the government of NB will work with its partners to achieve the following six objectives:
I. Increase Participation Levels in Adult and Lifelong Learning in New Brunswick
II. Improve Literacy Skills of Adults in New Brunswick
III. Increase Learning and Employment Opportunities Through the Use of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
IV. Increase Opportunities For New Brunswickers Through Workplace Essential Skills Training and Expanded Certification Services
V. Increase Learning and Training Opportunities for Working Adults
VI. Improve Access to Public Library Services to Support Lifelong Learning
These objectives form the basis of the Lifelong Learning: Quality Adult Learning Opportunities policy statement. Each objective is supported by specific action priorities and targets. By setting targets and measuring performance the government of NB will monitor its progress in achieving these objectives.
Added: 2006-02-21
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29. The Literacy NL Guide to Provincial Elections 2011 (2011)
Authors: Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador
Collection: Learning Materials
This brief guide was prepared by Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador in preparation for the provincial election there, scheduled for October 11, 2011.
The document includes information about voting eligibility; how the voters’ list is maintained; advance polls and special ballots; and how to mark the ballot. The authors also discuss why it is important to vote and include contact information for Elections Newfoundland and Labrador.
While this document was prepared specifically for the 2011 provincial election, much of the information it contains is general enough to be helpful to anyone who wants to learn more about the electoral process.
Added: 2011-10-07
30. The National Training Act: Its Impact On Women (1984)
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Collection: Research Materials
CCLOW is intensely interested in the National Training Act. Since its conception through to its implementation, we have carefully monitored its development and assessed its impact on women.
This document identifies and discusses a number of serious shortcomings in the National Training Act, after careful study and review of the legislation by CCLOW, including a one-day colloquium in Toronto in June, 1983. These shortcomings clearly suggest that the National Training Act was, and continues to be, detrimental to women who are attempting to access training opportunities in Canada.
Added: 2003-10-17
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