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41. Beauty Ideas (1988)
Series: Miramichi Literacy Writers
Authors: Sonya Green, Ellen Wilson, Margaret Sutherland, Miramichi Literacy Writers
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet was was written in clear language and is suitable for adult new readers. It is part of a series of 24 booklets by Miramichi Literacy Writers. Some of the other titles include:
Ferry Boats of Days Gone By
The Irish of the Miramichi
Native Peoples of the Miramichi
Old Lumber Camps on the Miramichi
The Dungarvon Whooper
Added: 2009-04-09
42. Beginner's Guide for Program Coordinators of Smaller Literacy Agencies (2009)
A guide intended for the new agency Program Coordinator as a quick start to best practices in the Ontario Literacy and Basic Skills arena
Authors: Mid North Network
Collection: Learning Materials
This guide is intended to ease the transition process for a newly hired program coordinator at a smaller literacy agency. It is also meant as a tool for regional literacy networks to ease that transition by encouraging the network to take an active role in mentoring and coaching.
The guide begins with a series of self-assessment questions designed to help a new coordinator identify areas of strength and weakness. It includes a list of terms and acronyms and a section on getting to know the regional network.
There are also sections on Literacy Service Planning (LSP); Common Assessment practices; Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program guidelines; and the maintenance of learner files.
The guide also includes information about learner satisfaction surveys and tips for establishing a work plan.
Funders:
- Ontario Ministry of Education and Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Added: 2010-01-20
43. Best Practices in Action (2003)
Best Practice Statements, Key Elements and Indicators
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This document is the result the Best Practices in Action Project, undertaken by the Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Aurora College and the NWT Literacy Council. The idea was to create a comprehensive framework of best practices which would encourage literacy providers to reflect on their practice and learn from others.
Added: 2003-01-01
44. Between the Life of the Mind and the World of Action: Explorations into Consciousness, Pedagogy, Politics, and Scientific Philosophy in Adult Literacy Education (2005)
Authors: George Demetrion
Collection: Research Materials
What follows is a bibliographic review of the author's online and print based articles and book chapters from 1993-2004 on various facets of the pedagogy, politics, and science of adult literacy education.
A strong autobiographical emphasis is highlighted especially on pp. 9-14, but more broadly throughout the text in the argument carried out explicitly and implicitly that the pedagogical and political are personal "all the way down," to quote the aphoristic phrase of pragmatic philosopher, Richard Rorty.
The common theme throughout all of the topics identified is an exploration of the complex relationship between the dynamics of the author's lived experience as a director of adult literacy programming in Hartford, CT, and his alter vocation as an intellectual seeking to make sense of the scholarship of adult literacy in light of the concrete irreducibility of his own daily practice.
Added: 2005-11-09
45. Beyond the Book: Learning from our History (2009)
Authors: Ontario Literacy Coalition (OLC)
Collection: Research Materials
Prepared by the Ontario Literacy Coalition (OLC), now called Essential Skills Ontario, this document takes a historical look at literacy from the 19th century through to present-day programming in that province.
It includes sections about federal involvement in literacy; the history of French language education rights in Ontario; deaf literacy; and the connection between literacy and social justice.
The authors have also included material about specific organizations such as Laubach Literacy Ontario, Frontier College, the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition, and Coalition ontarienne de formation des adultes (COFA).
While much of the document is focused on literacy efforts in Ontario, the authors have also included information about the Antigonish Movement, an adult education initiative that began in Nova Scotia; Jane Addams, a social reformer who founded Chicago’s Hull House to help the poor of that city; and the Port Royal Experiment, started during the American Civil War to help former slaves become self-sufficient.
To learn more about Essential Skills Ontario, click here: http://www.essentialskillsontario.ca/.
Added: 2012-08-22
46. Beyond words (2005)
The health-literacy connection
Authors: Doris E. Gillis
Collection: Research Materials
Have you ever left your doctor's office confused by the advice you were just given? At some time or other, most of us have felt limited in our knowledge and understanding of information related to our health.
Health literacy is a new concept that links our level of literacy with our ability to act upon health information and, ultimately, take control of our health. It builds upon the idea that both health and literacy are critical resources for everyday living.
Addressing health literacy means breaking down the barriers to health that low literacy creates
Added: 2006-07-24
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47. Beyond Worksheets: A Social and Holistic Approach to Numeracy (2007)
Series: Beyond Worksheets
Authors: Tom Ciancone, Flora Hood, Joy Lehmann
Collection: Research Materials
Literacy practitioners across Ontario have continually requested more professional development and resources to support numeracy facilitation in their programs. Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy (MTML) hosted the workshop, “Facilitating Numeracy: An Introduction,” developed and delivered by Tom Ciancone in August 2001. The purpose of the project was to develop an approach for contextualizing the teaching of numeracy in adult literacy and workforce literacy environments. This report uses an approach that sees numeracy as social practice and adopts a holistic way of learning.
The report is divided into eight chapters:
1. Introduction
2. What are the numeracy needs of adults in literacy programs?
3. Developing an approach to numeracy
4. A Social and Holistic Approach to Numeracy: Propositions and Perspectives
5. Modelling Numeracy as Social Practice Through Holistic Learning
6. Adopting A Social and Holistic Approach
7. Direction Toward Adopting A Social and Holistic Approach
8. Next Steps for Adult Numeracy Practice in Ontario
Added: 2009-09-02
48. Beyond Worksheets: A Social and Holistic Approach to Numeracy - Practitioner Summary (2007)
Series: Beyond Worksheets
Authors: Tom Ciancone, Flora Hood, Joy Lehmann
Collection: Research Materials
For the past several years, literacy practitioners across the province have continually requested more professional development and resources to support numeracy facilitation in their programs. In direct response to this request, Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy (MTML) hosted the workshop, “Facilitating Numeracy: An Introduction,” developed and delivered by Tom Ciancone in August 2001. The purpose of the project was to develop an approach for contextualizing the teaching of numeracy in adult literacy and workforce literacy environments. This report uses an approach that sees numeracy as social practice and adopts a holistic way of learning.
Added: 2009-09-02
49. The Big Picture: Literacy in Canada (2012)
Authors: Chris Harwood
Collection: Research Materials
Prepared by the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN), this presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the state of literacy in Canada. It is divided into four sections: literacy in Canada; literacy facts; challenges and barriers; and the role of the CLLN.
Among the specific topics dealt with are the nature of literacy; the nine Essential Skills; family literacy; and the literacy needs of immigrants.
In the final section, the author describes CLLN’s role in networking, government liaison, and learner development, and points to recent projects undertaken by the organization.
Added: 2012-11-09
50. Bob and Paul (2003)
Series: Pushed Through and Second Chances: Stories About the Right to Read - Screen Play Adaptations
Authors: Glen Rockwood, Ed Kavanagh
Collection: Learning Materials
This is one of four stories adapted from a screenplay, the others are entitled:
- Roger's Story
- Margaret's Story
- Pushthrough
Added: 2006-05-30
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