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52. Communicating to Illiterate Populations (1999)
Authors: Kent Hovey-Smith
Collection: Research Materials
This is a dissertation toward a Masters in European Public Relations (MARPE) from Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University. It examines the communications problem of communicating to illiterate populations. It presents statistics on illiteracy, an explanation of illiteracy as a communications problem, applicable communications theory, a case study of an attempt to communicate to a largely illiterate public and an analysis of the case.
Added: 2005-02-08
53. Community Consultations Report and Analysis (2002)
Authors: Literacy Nova Scotia
Collection: Research Materials
In March 2000, the Nova Scotia Provincial Literacy Coalition's Board of Directors identified the need for a comprehensive review of the Coalition to determine where the Coalition stood and the direction it must take to support the needs of its membership and the organizations and individuals it serves.
Over the summer and fall of 2000, Collins Management Consulting and Research Ltd. conducted a two-phase review of the organization. This report presents the findings of the review, as well as analysis and recommendations.
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Added: 2004-10-18
54. Computers for Elder Learning (2002)
Authors: Susan Brigden, Carla Petker
Collection: Research Materials
The need to improve the literacy skills of older Canadians is clear. The vast majority of Canada's senior citizens have Level 1 or Level 2 literacy skills, as identified by the International Adult Literacy Survey.
Since many adults who have low literacy skills do not self identify as needing training, recruitment of senior learners is a challenge. A potential solution to this problem is to teach literacy skills within the context of meeting other needs. Since the ability to use technology is related to the ability to read and write competently, instruction in computer use has the potential to develop and consolidate learners' existing print literacy skills.
This report describes a project which offered a free computer training course to older adults who were not already accessing training opportunities. This Computers for Elder Learning (CEL) project took place in the community of Chilliwack, British Columbia in 2001.
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Added: 2005-06-29
55. A Conceptual Framework to Guide Professional Development (2007)
Toward a "Whole Life" Perspective on Learning Disabilities in Adult Literacy Settings
Authors: Suzanne Smythe, Dawn Courage
Collection: Research Materials
This review presents a selection of recent research on learning disabilities in adult literacy settings and considers the implications of this research for supporting professional development in adult literacy settings. It includes a conceptual framework that draws together the major strands of learning disability research into a cohesive tool to inform teaching, learning and professional development strategies. This document is organized into four sections:
1 - Introduction
2 - Definitions of learning disabilities
3 - A “whole life” approach to learning
4 - Recommendations for implementing “whole life” conceptual framework to learning disabilities through education policy and practice, professional development strategies and further research.
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Added: 2008-02-20
56. Connecting the Dots... (2007)
Linking Training Investment to Business Outcomes and the Economy
Authors: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL), Allan Bailey
Collection: Research Materials
Canada’s preparedness to compete in the increasingly competitive, knowledge-based, global marketplace appears to be in jeopardy because of a lack of awareness that investing in the human capacity of Canada’s workforce is paramount to success. This paper reviews some of the key issues relating to Canada’s economic performance and explores critical linkages between weak national productivity growth, business performance and underinvestment in training and skills development.
In their reflections, the authors consider the following questions: What is the real benefit to Canada’s national economy from training employees? What is the payoff to businesses for investing in training? What is the evidence that training improves the bottom line? Are there any credible and easy-to-use strategies organizations can adopt to evaluate business returns and performance improvements from training?
Added: 2008-06-19
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57. Connecting Research With Policy (2004)
Series: Informal Learning Practices and Media Perceptions of Adults with Low Literacy Skills
Authors: Maurice C. Taylor, Glenn Pound
Collection: Research Materials
This document provides a summary of a research project which investigated adult literacy learning from two perspectives: an insider view of the informal learning practices of adult literacy learners; and the point of view from the mainstream media. Key findings of the research are outlined, accompanied by a possible range of policy implications at the local, provincial, and federal level.
This is part of a series of documents generated during a two-year National Literacy Secretariat funded research project entitled, “Informal Learning and Media Perceptions of Adults With Low Literacy Skills”.
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Added: 2004-01-01
58. Consultations on the Government of Canada's Proposal to Establish a Canadian Learning Institute (2003)
Authors: Benjamin Levin, Shirley Seward
Collection: Research Materials
This report outlines the views expressed over the course of consultations done in early 2003. The consultations were regarding the broad parameters of a proposed Canadian Learning Institute, including knowledge and information needs, mandate and organizational structure.
This report identifies areas where there seemed to be agreement and areas where views diverge, under three main themes: Overall views, Proposed mandate, Proposed governance and structure.
Added: 2006-08-10
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59. Contextualizing Research in Manitoba (2002)
Where are we going? What are we doing?
Authors: Robin Millar, Sherry Porter
Collection: Research Materials
The Centre for Education and Work (CEW) received project and financial support
from the National Literacy Secretariat to conduct a consultation with the literacy field about the status of research in Manitoba in order to develop a framework, process, and
implementation plan for research in literacy in Manitoba.
Added: 2002-11-18
60. Continuing Ontario's Participation in Developing National Aboriginal Literacy Goals and Strategies (2003)
Aboriginal Literacy
Authors: Priscilla George
Collection: Research Materials
The National Aboriginal Design Committee (NADC) began under the auspices of Beverly Anne Sabourin and Associates (BASA). In Phase I of this project, BASA compiled an inventory of basic and intermediate adult literacy programs sponsored and/or initiated by Aboriginal Peoples, and involving Aboriginal learners as clients. Phases II and III developed evaluation mechanisms of Aboriginal literacy programs.
An overarching theme is the need for, and the recognition of, distinct Aboriginal approaches to literacy/education.
This report outlines the development of national aboriginal literacy goals and strategies and covers the period May 2002 to July 2003.
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Added: 2005-04-29
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