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61. Can Massive Injections of Adult Literacy Education Improve Children's Reading Skills? (2006)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
In this article, the author discusses the data released in the 2005 National Center for Education Statistics showing 30 years of National Assessment of Educational progress.
The author suggests that it is time to acknowledge adult literacy to improve children's reading skills.
Added: 2006-02-08
62. The Captain's Log: Charting the Course for Literacy and Health in the New Millennium (2001)
First Canadian Conference on Literacy and Health
Authors: Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA), National Literacy and Health Program (NLHP)
Collection: Research Materials
In partnership with 26 national health associations, the Canadian Public Health Association raises awareness about the links between literacy and health among health professionals. Specifically, over the past nine years, CPHA's National Literacy and Health Program (NLHP) has promoted plain language health information and clear verbal communication in the health profession throughout Canada.
The NLHP has undertaken numerous projects in the following are as:
• seniors' prescription medication use
• access to health services and health information
• poor health communication and its impact on patients' informed consent and health professional liability
• hard-to-use forms that undermine the independence and wellbeing of low-literacy health consumers
• health among low-literacy youth
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Added: 2006-06-23
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63. Career Exploration (2008)
QLWG Individual Life Skills - Unit 25
Series: QLWG Skills for Life Series
Authors: Vicki-Ann Huegli
Collection: Learning Materials
Competency-based learning meets the needs of all learners. It is important to keep in mind, however, that all learners are different. In order to address the needs and interests of all learners, the units in this publication have been divided by Essential Life Skills and Individual Life Skills.
Essential Life Skills are important for everyone, while Individual Life Skills address the needs and interests of different learners. Once learners have completed the “Essential” units, they may choose a unit that is applicable to their interests and lifestyle.
Added: 2009-09-30
64. Case 7 : Fish Plant Workers Responding to Globalization in North Sydney, Cape Breton (2008)
Series: The Interplay Between Formal and Informal Learning for Low Skilled Workers
Authors: Martin Kennedy
Collection: Research Materials
Because of increased competition, diminishing fish stocks, and a rising Canadian dollar, many fish plants in Atlantic Canada have had to down-size or even close completely in recent years, laying-off hundreds of workers. This case study focuses on employees of the Clearwater Fish Plant in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, who, having been laid-off from their jobs, enrolled in an essential skills enhancement training program in an effort to secure alternate work. In this case study, the author describes the learning paths of these workers, discusses what triggers prompted their engagement in both formal and informal learning strategies, and examines their decision-making processes and actual engagement in such training. The study begins with a short description of the formal training program, which was the catalyst for the learning path of these fish plant workers.
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Added: 2008-02-14
65. Cashier Demonstration - LBS Level 3/4 (2005)
Series: Connecting to Workplaces
Authors: Anne-Marie Kaskens
Collection: Learning Materials
The Cashier Demonstration LBS Level 3 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a cashier.
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- Chambermaid/Housekeeping Cleaner Demonstration LBS Level 3
2- Pet Groomer LBS Levels 3/4
3- Hunting/Fishing or Recreation Guide Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
4- Laundromat Operator Demonstration LBS Level 4
5- Taxi Driver Demonstration - LBS Level 3
6- Florist Assistant Demonstration LBS Level 3
7- Security Officer LBS Levels 2/3
8- Forestry Worker Demonstration LBS Level 3
9- Nanny/Caregiver Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
Added: 2006-03-10
66. Catching Up with the Swedes (2001)
Probing the Canada-Sweden Literacy Gap
Authors: Constantine Kapsalis
Collection: Research Materials
Among 12 countries that participated in the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS), Sweden had the lowest incidence of low literacy skills, while Canada ranked around the middle with a low literacy rate double that of Sweden.
The objective of this study is to find out what factors account for the wide Canada-Sweden literacy gap, and what lessons can be learned from such a comparison that may help reduce the incidence of low literacy skills in Canada.
Added: 2001-02-02
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67. The challenge to finding an employer-sponsor (2010)
Final Report
Authors: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF)
Collection: Research Materials
The authors of this report have used both quantitative and qualitative research methods to explore the challenge for apprentices of finding an employer-sponsor.
The authors have analysed statistical trends based on Statistics Canada’s National Apprenticeship Survey (NAS) data collected in 2007. They also held 13 focus groups where more than a hundred apprentices talked about their experiences in finding an individual employer sponsor. The focus groups were held from March to June 2009 and included apprentices from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Some of the suggestions that emerged from the focus groups included continuing support for career awareness programs and pre-apprenticeship programs; communicating the value of apprenticeship to employers; and creating a list of employers who are interested in hiring apprentices.
This document was prepared by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF), a national non-for-profit organization that promotes apprenticeship as an effective means of training and education.
Added: 2011-05-31
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68. Chambermaid/Housekeeping Cleaner Demonstration - LBS Level 3 (2005)
Series: Connecting to Workplaces
Authors: Jane Barber
Collection: Learning Materials
The Chambermaid/Housekeeping Cleaner Demonstration LBS Level 3 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a chambermaid/housekeeping cleaner.
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- Laundromat Operator Demonstration LBS Level 4
5- Taxi Driver 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
69. Citizenship – Fact Sheet (2012)
Series: Literacy and Essential Skills Fact Sheets – CLLN
Authors: Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN)
Collection: Learning Materials
This fact sheet is one of a number developed by the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN) to address a variety of literacy-related topics.
The authors note that literacy supports critical thinking and enables informed actions and responses, which are the keys to a healthy democracy. Low literacy skills form a barrier to civic participation.
They encourage the use of clear language to help make society as inclusive as possible, and suggest that adult education programs share information on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Added: 2012-11-27
70. Communication Skills (2008)
QLWG Essential Life Skills - Unit 10
Series: QLWG Skills for Life Series
Authors: Vicki-Ann Huegli
Collection: Learning Materials
Competency-based learning meets the needs of all learners. It is important to keep in mind, however, that all learners are different. In order to address the needs and interests of all learners, the units in this publication have been divided by Essential Life Skills and Individual Life Skills.
Essential Life Skills are important for everyone, while Individual Life Skills address the needs and interests of different learners. Once learners have completed the “Essential” units, they may choose a unit that is applicable to their interests and lifestyle.
Added: 2009-09-18
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