Browse by keyword "Aboriginal literacy"
41. Elections Toolkit (2008)
Authors: Nunavut Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This Elections Toolkit includes information that literacy instructors and tutors can use to promote civic participation and literacy development in voting‐age learners. It is divided into three sections. Section one, Questions and Answers, addresses such basic questions as "What is a federal election?" and "Who can vote?" Section two, Election Activities and Resources, includes an election vocabulary chart and six election-related learning activities. The last section lists websites where teachers and students can find more information about voting, Canadian political parties, and other election topics.
Added: 2008-09-29
42. Empowering the Spirit, Ensuring Survival (2003)
Authors: Ontario Native Literacy Coalition (ONLC)
Collection: Learning Materials
The Ontario Native Literacy Coalition (ONLC) engaged in phase one of a field development project in 2001/02 to find out from practitioners what could be done to support them in their jobs. Practitioners clearly identified the need for a Field Development Worker to assist them in meeting the increasing demands of their positions.
This report is the result of the second phase of the project. Objectives included: improving the capacity of the ONLC to support its constituents; to support processes leading to the use of a holistic approach to native literacy, and supporting the development of learners and practitioners in native literacy.
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Added: 2005-10-25
43. English 130: Nonfiction Study - Raising Ourselves by Velma Wallis (2006)
Collection: Learning Materials
In Raising Ourselves, author Velma Wallis writes honestly and passionately about her people's struggle with alcoholism and cultural loss. This workbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the novel Raising Ourselves. It begins with a pre-reading section that sets the stage for reading the novel. Chapters 1 - 19 include vocabulary for each chapter of the novel, comprehension questions with answers for each chapter, a reflection and journal writing section, discussion questions, and extended questions. The epilogue and review chapter offers further activities for learners.
Added: 2008-02-08
44. Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Large Business Winner, 2001: The North West Company (2002)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
Collection: Research Materials
The Conference Board of Canada's education and learning case studies series examines outstanding education and lifelong learning programs and initiatives. This case study looks at the program in place at the North West Company, the leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to remote communities across northern Canada and Alaska, and the largest private sector employer of Aboriginal people in Canada. The company’s multi-faceted approach to literacy and training focuses on communication, computer literacy, and numeracy, reading and writing skills. This program was selected for an award because of the improvements it brought, not only to employees, but to the communities in which they live and work.
This case study looks at various aspects of this successful workplace learning program, including the program's background and objectives, target groups, learning activities, challenges, keys to success and benefits.
For more information about The Conference Board of Canada visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca.
Added: 2008-12-04
45. Excellence in Workplace Literacy, Medium Business Winner, 2001: Cameco Corporation, Key Lake Operations (2002)
Series: The Conference Board of Canada Publications
Authors: The Conference Board of Canada
Collection: Research Materials
This case study by The Conference Board of Canada highlights the Workplace Adult Education program run by Cameco Corporation at its mine sites in northern Saskatchewan. Cameco put a training program in place with the goal of raising the literacy level of its employees, in particular those employees who are northern, Aboriginal residents. The program strengthens the basic academic elements of reading comprehension, writing and fundamental mathematics, helping employees achieve their personal education goals and reach their full potential in their work functions. This case study looks at the program's objectives, target groups, activities, resources, innovations, barriers, outcomes, and use as a model.
For more information about The Conference Board of Canada, visit its website at http://www.conferenceboard.ca.
Added: 2008-11-19
46. Exploring Approaches to Evaluation in Literacy Programs: A Provincial On-line Evaluation Workshop Summary (2006)
Authors: Saskatchewan Literacy Network
Collection: Research Materials
This document summarizes an on-line evaluation workshop hosted by the Saskatchewan Literacy Network in late 2006, in which 12 literacy practitioners from across the province participated. The workshop facilitator was Ningwakwe (Rainbow Woman), a member of the Chippewa First Nation, who has been involved in Aboriginal literacy for 19 years and advocates a holistic approach to literacy/life.
This report begins with a presentation on the "Rainbow/Holistic Approach to Aboriginal Literacy."
The workshop discussions and readings focused on different evaluation processes that can be implemented in literacy programs; how to capture and describe the successes of learners; and how to plan for future programming based on the evaluations practitioners have designed.
Added: 2008-03-28
47. Family Tutoring (2009)
Families Learning to Read and Write Together
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
Family Tutoring is a family literacy program developed by the NWT Literacy Council to support school-aged children and their families in their efforts to develop reading and writing skills. The program is geared for parents, teacher’s assistants, and tutors who work with children at the emerging and early reader stages. Usually these children are in grades 1 to 4, however the reading strategies can be adapted for older children and youth who struggle with reading and writing.
The manual gives complete information on how to carry out the program. It offers the facilitators a checklist to plan a program, facilitating tips, and detailed directions and handouts for the 10 sessions that make up the complete program. Each session includes a welcome, review, warm-up activity, group discussion, reading strategy, craft activity, and closing. The manual also includes additional activities, Reader’s Theatre scripts, as well as useful resources and websites.
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Added: 2010-01-08
48. First Nations Literacy Theme Units (1996)
Collection: Learning Materials
These First Nations Literacy Theme Units have been developed for First Nations groups in British Columbia who are working together to improve their literacy skills.
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Added: 1996-01-01
49. Frontier College - Annual Report 2010 (2010)
Literacy Through Innovation
Series: Frontier College - Annual Report
Authors: Frontier College
Collection: Research Materials
Frontier College is a national literacy organization that works in partnership with others to provide learning opportunities for Canadians of all ages.
This report highlights Frontier College’s activities in communities across Canada, including Aboriginal summer literacy camps in Alberta, computer classes for migrant farm workers in Ontario, and a literacy support program for both parents and children in Nova Scotia.
The report also includes brief research updates and financial statements for both Frontier College and the Frontier College Foundation, which raises money to support Frontier College’s programs.
Added: 2010-10-19
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50. A Frontier College summary of the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) 2003 (2005)
Authors: Frontier College, Collège Frontière
Collection: Research Materials
The International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) is the Canadian component of the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) study, which was a joint project of the Government of Canada and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The study was conducted by Statistics Canada.
The survey included data from over 20,000 Canadians between the ages of 16-65. The survey was conducted in either English or French. Of the 20,000 people who responded 3,400 were aboriginal Canadians; 2,600 were established immigrants (10 years + in Canada); 1,200 were recent immigrants (less than 10 yrs in Canada); 3,500 were francophones outside of Quebec; and 3,500 were youth 16-24.
The IALSS measured:
Prose literacy: the knowledge and skills needed to understand and use information from texts such as editorials, news stories, poems, and fiction;
Document literacy: the knowledge and skills required to locate and use information contained in various formats such as tables, forms, graphs, and diagrams;
Numeracy: the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage the mathematical demands of diverse situations;
Problem solving: the ability to solve problems by clarifying the nature of the problem and developing and applying appropriate solution strategies.
Added: 2005-12-01
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