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81. Informal Learning Practices of Adults With Limited Literacy Skills (2004)
A Research Summary
Series: Informal Learning Practices and Media Perceptions of Adults with Low Literacy Skills
Authors: Maurice C. Taylor
Collection: Research Materials
This research summary outlines a study done on the informal learning practices of adults with limited literacy skills. The types of learning activities outside of formal and non-formal adult education that Level 1 and Level 2 adults engage in their everyday lives at home, work and the community were examined.
The research summary 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
82. An Instructional Approach for Workforce Literacy (2003)
Authors: Heather Hemming, Lisa Langille, Sonya Symons
Collection: Research Materials
As the workforce of the 21st century becomes increasingly reliant on electronic communication, it is essential that workforce preparation programs include opportunities for learners to improve their literacy skills for writing in electronic contexts.
This paper discusses the development and assessment of an instructional approach designed to teach three writing strategies for electronic communication: explaining/expressing a viewpoint, asking pertinent questions, and writing effective responses.
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- Social Sciences Humanities Research Council of Canada
Added: 2005-06-17
83. It Simply Makes Us Better (2002)
Learning from Literacy Research in Practice Networks
Authors: B. Allan Quigley, Mary Norton
Collection: Research Materials
This document is a resource for people interested in adult literacy research in practice, a term that refers to literacy research conducted by or with people directly engaged in adult literacy teaching and learning.
It is based on a study of 11 such networks or projects in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. The authors collected information about those networks through face-to-face and telephone interviews, an online survey, websites, and published documents.
From the information collected, they developed descriptions of each network and identified approaches and challenges to supporting research in practice.
Three of the networks, in the United Kingdom and Australia, are national in scope. Those in the United States are based in states or regions.
Added: 2002-09-23
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84. It Takes a Village to Raise a Reader (2005)
Building Literacy Across Generations
Authors: Ray Doiron, Jessie Lees
Collection: Research Materials
For over ten years, Project L.O.V.E. (Let Older Volunteers Educate) has brought together senior volunteers and elementary grade students in Prince Edward Island schools for the purpose of reading books and enjoying a shared literacy experience. In this research report, the authors examine the impact of Project L.O.V.E. on elementary children’s literacy development in Prince Edward Island. Two major questions guided the entire project: 1) What literacy and social benefits do Project L.O.V.E. volunteers contribute to the development of elementary students? and 2) What aspects of Project L.O.V.E. could be changed to make the contributions volunteers make to student’s literacy and social well-being more extensive and more generally applicable?
This is a comprehensive report that includes background information on project L.O.V.E and past studies, research design and methods, current research, social benefits of the project for both students and seniors, as well as literacy benefits for students.
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Added: 2008-02-05
85. Learning a Living: First Results of the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey (2005)
Series: Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey
Authors: Richard Desjardins, Yvan Clermont, T. Scott Murray, Patrick Werquin
Collection: Research Materials
The Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey (ALL) is a large-scale cooperative effort undertaken by governments, national statistics agencies, research institutions and multi-lateral agencies. The development and management of the study were coordinated by Statistics Canada and the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in collaboration with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the United States Department of Education, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (OREALC) and the Institute for Statistics (UIS) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
The main goal of this first ALL report is to present initial findings on the level and distribution of skills, and the relationships between skills and important background variables.
Added: 2005-06-10
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86. The Learning Lives of Adults With Low Literacy Skills (2004)
A Close-up Look at 10 Canadians
Series: Informal Learning Practices and Media Perceptions of Adults with Low Literacy Skills
Authors: Maurice C. Taylor
Collection: Research Materials
This report is about ten Canadian people who were categorized as Level 1 and Level 2 adults, according to the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS). It talks about the types of informal learning that goes on in their lives and how they practice their literacy skills. Included is an overview of the project, ten stories or narratives about some remarkable adults who have discovered learning in their own way, and annotated bibliography.
The report 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
87. 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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88. Linkages: Connecting Literacy and English as a Second Language (2007)
Discussion Paper: What do we know about the Connections between Literacy and English as a Second Language in Canada?
Authors: Sue Folinsbee
Collection: Research Materials
This discussion paper highlights and summarizes current Canadian research over the last five to seven years on connections between literacy and English as a Second Language in terms of key themes, issues, gaps and needed strategies. The paper also reflects the perspectives of a small number of key informants from the literacy, English as a Second Language, and settlement fields on key themes. This discussion paper is part of a larger Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL) project entitled Linkages: Connecting Literacy and English as a Second Language .
The goal of the overall project is for MCL to work with national organizations that support the ESL/settlement and literacy fields to identify common issues and concerns and to document areas for mutual cooperation in the future. MLC is interested in the connections between literacy and English as a Second Language because of the incidence of low literacy for immigrants as indicated by the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey.
Added: 2008-06-09
89. Listen to Women in Literacy (1994)
The Power of Woman-Positive Literacy Work
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Tannis Atkinson, Frances Ennis, Betty-Ann Lloyd
Collection: Research Materials
This book explains research done by CCLOW to find out what happened when women in literacy programs decided to do something they thought would be positive for women.
The book can help people understand what the researchers learned about women and literacy. It is hoped it will help readers imagine how to make literacy programs more positive for women. Some programs may use it to start people talking about women in literacy programs.
Some students who read this book before it was printed came up with ideas about how this book could be used in literacy programs. Here are some of their suggestions.
• The book could be read for information about the research.
• It could be used to start discussions in groups and to get ideas for writing.
• The book could be used for examples of things women can do when they get together.
• It could be used to let men know about the kinds of issues women think are important.
CCLOW, 47 Main Street, Toronto, ON M4E 2V6, Tel. (416) 699-1909 or 1-800-858-2145, Fax (416) 699- 2145
Added: 2003-10-16
90. Literacy & Business: an Economic Challenge for the '90's (1991)
Authors: National Literacy Secretariat (NLS), Secrétariat national à l'alphabétisation (SNA)
Collection: Research Materials
This article discusses several recent research studies that emphasized the negative consequences that functional illiteracy is having on Canada's competitive position in the global economy.
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Added: 1991-01-01
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