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91. Innovative Approaches ... and Promising Directions (2006)
Meeting the Needs of Underrepresented Populations in College Academic Upgrading Programs
Authors: College Sector Council Committee for Adult Upgrading
Collection: Research Materials
In an effort to examine the practices and structures currently in place in Academic Upgrading Programs on which future initiatives can be built, the College Sector Committee for Academic Upgrading (CSC) launched the Innovative Approaches and Promising Directions project with the support of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU).
The focus in this project was on conducting extensive primary research. This was accomplished by gathering practical information from managers and frontline delivery staff at all 24 colleges through focus group discussions led by a small team of consultants. The team also made a commitment to systematically collect input from students currently enrolled in Academic Upgrading Programs.
Added: 2006-05-30
92. Innovative Technology Integration within Teacher Education (2004)
Authors: Heather Hemming
Collection: Research Materials
One of the challenges in teacher education is to prepare pre-service teachers to integrate computer technology into curriculum. A further challenge is to embed the use of technology within a Bachelor of Education program in order to help teachers develop their creativity, problem-solving skills and innovation.
This paper describes and assesses the impact of three curricular innovations implemented with the pre-service teachers at Acadia University of Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Funders:
- McConnell Foundation
Added: 2005-06-15
93. Inside/outside: Teacher Research and Knowledge (1996)
Authors: George Demetrion
Collection: Research Materials
This is a review of the book "Inside/Outside: Teacher Research and Knowledge" by Marilyn Cochran-Smith and Susan L. Lytle.
Added: 2000-08-31
94. Insights from Canada's Apprenticeship Community: Impacts and Next Steps (2011)
Final Report
Authors: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF)
Collection: Research Materials
In 2011, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) commissioned a study to measure the impact of its work, with particular emphasis on determining if barriers to apprenticeship training have been reduced in recent years; understanding future priorities for the apprenticeship community; and providing insight into how CAF can best serve the apprenticeship community.
The online survey of apprenticeship stakeholders showed that most are familiar with CAF and most believe its activities have raised awareness of apprenticeship in Canada. Among the priorities for the future stakeholders cited were conducting more research on barriers to apprenticeship; developing a promotional campaign; and talking to employers about the business case for apprenticeship.
While a minority of stakeholders said barriers have been overcome, others pointed to new barriers that are emerging, including the availability of mentors and qualified instructors.
CAF is a national organization that brings together all the players in Canada’s apprenticeship community.
Added: 2011-12-06
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95. Installing and Removing Programs (2001)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
Collection: Learning Materials
This Technical Tips article from CONNECT provides information about how to install and remove programs on Windows 95.
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Added: 2003-07-29
96. 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.
Funders:
- Social Sciences Humanities Research Council of Canada
Added: 2005-06-17
97. Insurance Worksheets (2009)
Series: Newcomer Finances Toolkit
Authors: Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
Collection: Learning Materials
This booklet is part of the Newcomers Finances series produced by Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF).
The authors begin by explaining the principle of insurance, then go on to describe different types like property insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; health insurance; and travel insurance.
They explain the subtypes available within each broad category. For example, in discussing life insurance, they differentiate between permanent and term policies. In discussing home insurance, they explain the difference between comprehensive and named-perils policies.
The guide also discusses how to buy insurance; how to make a claim; and how to deal with insurance problems.
Added: 2010-04-14
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98. Integrated Family Literacy Programming in Action: Community Snapshots and Recommendations (2008)
Authors: Ontario Literacy Coalition (OLC)
Collection: Research Materials
This document outlines a project undertaken by the Ontario Literacy Coalition (OLC), now called Essential Skills Ontario, to explore models of intergenerational family literacy programming. Such programs address the literacy needs of parents, grandparents, and caregivers, and provide them with the knowledge to better support their children’s literacy development and, in some cases, upgrade their own literacy skills.
The authors point out that currently, there are few models of family literacy programming that fully integrate adult and children’s literacy development. Here, they focus on programs in Hamilton, Toronto and Kingston, Ontario, that offer a look at the best and most promising practices for family literacy programs in Ontario.
They note that the research isn’t simply an evaluation of the program models but, rather, is a comprehensive look at some very different integrated family literacy programs in varying community and school contexts.
The major recommendation to emerge from the project is the establishment of a secretariat to promote and support family literacy in Ontario.
To learn more about Essential Skills Ontario, click here: http://www.essentialskillsontario.ca/.
Added: 2012-08-14
99. Integrated Findings: Final Report (2004)
Part of The Dual Digital Divide IV Study
Series: Dual Digital Divide
Authors: Ekos Research Associates Inc.
Collection: Research Materials
This is the fourth edition of the Dual Digital Divide series of reports. It builds on the findings from the first three studies utilizing an integrated quantitative and qualitative approach to exploring key trends. The three main objectives are to provide tracking data on the status of Internet usage and location of Internet usage/access trends in Canada; provide a better understanding of the reasons why a significant number of Canadians still do not use the Internet, including a detailed analysis of key non-user subgroups, and; analyze and provide appropriate next steps to enhance those initiatives working to make Canada the most connected nation in the world.
Added: 2005-09-27
100. Integrated Literacy Works! (2007)
Making Workforce Development Efficient and Effective in Industrialized Nations
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
In this article, author Thomas Sticht makes a case for using an "integrated literacy education" approach to deal with
the increasing need for both basic skills and work-related skills in industrialized/informationalized nations. Integrated literacy education provides a cost-beneficial approach where basic literacy, numeracy, and English language skills education is "integrated into, or embedded in, or contextualized within, vocational education or job skills training."
Added: 2007-02-12
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