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61. Self-efficacy and Views about Work and Training: Report on a Current Pilot Study in Ontario (1998)
Authors: Maurice C. Taylor, Rene Bedard, Marvin W. Boss, Karen Evans, Carol J. Thibault
Collection: Research Materials
This is the report of a small research project initiated at the University of Ottawa in 1988. The research examines the relationships between the attitudes of young Canadians soon to enter the workforce and their educational/training 'settings'.
Variables which were of interest included:
(1) the young person's attitude towards training for new technology
(2) economic locus of control - the application of the locus of control concept to economic behaviour
(3) self efficacy - measuring belief in one's ability to perform successfully: expectation of personal mastery and success, and
(4) self-estrangement - the psychological component of alienation.
The research is intended to make an initial exploration of relationships between those four psychological constructs and the young person's type of educational/training setting, age, sex and length of time in programme.
Added: 1998-01-01
62. Selling Techniques [Video – 7:46] (2008)
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Authors: Emerit Tourism Training
Collection: Learning Materials
This video is one of the resources prepared as part of the Emerit professional training program developed by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC).
The narrators point out that in the tourism sector, almost every buying decision comes from choice, rather than necessity, which means selling techniques are very important. Employees must quickly and accurately recognize the needs of customer; understand the product thoroughly; and present it in a way that makes the customer want it.
The video also focuses on three specific techniques often used in the tourism sector: upselling, suggestive selling, and cross-selling. All three are ways to offer additional features or benefits to increase customer enjoyment and increase revenue.
A scenario shows a waitress using all three techniques. Upselling occurs when she draws the customers’ attention to an expensive premium dish, and suggestive selling is used when she encourages them to try a particular side salad. When the customers ask for suggestions about somewhere to hear some live music after dinner, she directs them to a nightclub under the same ownership as the restaurant.
The CTHRC addresses labour market issues and promotes professionalism in the tourism sector.
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- Government of Canada's Sector Council Program
Added: 2012-10-15
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63. Sending Exercises as Attachments (2001)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar, Linda Schwebke
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan from CONNECT has instructors use email attachments to send an editing exercise to their students.
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Added: 2003-07-31
64. Seniors and Literacy: An annotated bibliography (2004)
Authors: Centre for Literacy of Quebec
Collection: Research Materials
This bibliography provides references and annotations of research articles, project reports, resource guides and other documents that address the issue of seniors' literacy levels and practices, and the challenges associated with program design and instruction. It includes a list of web sites, belonging to a range of governmental and non-profit agencies that serve, or otherwise respond to, the needs of older people in Canada and around the world.
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Added: 2004-09-15
65. Seniors Learning [Video - 8:55] (2009)
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Series: Adult Learning Video Series
Authors: Adult Learning Knowledge Centre (AdLKC)
Collection: Learning Materials
This video, one of a series produced by the Canadian Council on Learning, focuses on the importance of seniors staying active physically, mentally and socially.
The video, about nine minutes long, includes some people who speak in French and others who speak in English. In each case, subtitles are provided.
The seniors featured in the video talk about the ways they stay active, including taking courses; joining exercise groups; and getting together with friends. The video also includes a discussion of the importance of physical fitness in maintaining brain function throughout the lifespan.
Added: 2011-05-06
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66. Seniors' Literacy in the NWT (2004)
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Research Materials
This is a report of research carried out on behalf of the NWT (Northwest Territories) Literacy Council. The research was intended to better understand the literacy needs and preferences of NWT seniors, and to make recommendations for better and more relevant literacy supports and services for NWT seniors.
Added: 2004-11-17
67. Seniors' Healthy Living Cookbook (2008)
Authors: Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County
Collection: Learning Materials
This cookbook was created as part of the Healthy Living Workshop for Seniors program run by the Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia. Workshop participants contributed the recipes for this book, and while most of the recipes were chosen with a deliberate focus on healthy eating, some are for delicious comfort food. All the recipes are tried and true favourites that you will enjoy making and sharing with family and friends.
Added: 2008-08-01
68. Seniors' Parliament (2009)
Series: Case Studies on Adult Learning
Authors: Marthe Vaillancourt
Collection: Learning Materials
This document provides an overview of the Seniors’ Parliament, established in the province of Quebec immediately after the Year of the Senior in 2000.
The goals of the Seniors’ Parliament include getting older people interested in how Quebec’s National Assembly works; enabling seniors to develop bills and take part in legislative debates like real members; and increasing awareness of issues of concern to seniors;
The Seniors' Parliament is made up of retired women and men from every region of Quebec who are appointed by the members of their regional Association québécoise de défense des droits des personnes retraitées et préretraitées (AQDR) chapters. The AQDR’s mission includes combating age discrimination.
Each of the 115 senior parliamentarians is appointed for a one-year term, with the option of participating for a second consecutive year. They are required to attend caucus meetings, draft bills, discuss matters in parliamentary committees, and report back to their AQDR chapters.
Added: 2013-01-15
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69. Sentence Dictation (1998)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Connie Belanger
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan from CONNECT teaches word processing skills while students practise spelling and parts of speech.
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Added: 2003-07-23
70. September 8: International Literacy Day - Take 5 and Read Challenge! [Video - 0:58] (2011)
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Authors: Literacy Partners of Manitoba (LPM)
Collection: Learning Materials
This one-minute promotional video was prepared by Literacy Partners of Manitoba to celebrate International Literacy Day, observed annually on September 8. It features an official from the organization talking about the benefits of reading.
She invites viewers to take a break and read every day. To encourage daily reading, people are invited to contact the organization via email, Twitter, phone or fax to record their literacy activities and be eligible to win prizes.
Contact information for Literacy Partners of Manitoba is included in the video.
Added: 2011-09-09
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