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81. Measuring in Metric and Imperial (2009)
Lesson Plan 15
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
Collection: Learning Materials
This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, is aimed at learners who need to be familiar with measurement systems used in Canadian workplaces. They are taught to estimate measurements in metric and imperial units and then to confirm more exact figures using conversion tables.
The lesson also focuses on the continued use of multiple measurement systems in Canada.
The lesson is rated CLB level 4-6 and focuses on the essential skills of numeracy and document use. It requires about 1.5 hours, plus time to do an online quiz.
Added: 2009-10-20
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82. Measuring Learning Readiness : A Resource Guide for Students and LBS Practitioners (1999)
Authors: Pat Powell
Collection: Learning Materials
This manual was designed specifically to help both practitioners and First Nations learners get a broad picture of an individual’s learning ability. The exercises can be used as part of the processing of both assessing a student and developing a training plan.
The author has included a section on understanding Aboriginal values in order to create a safe and culturally supportive learning environment.
Other sections include exercises to help learners identify their own skills; determine what motivates them; understand what others expect of them; and identify barriers to success.
Added: 2012-10-29
83. Measuring Non-Academic Outcomes In Adult Literacy Programs: A Literature Review (2005)
Authors: Tracy Westell
Collection: Research Materials
This literature review on measuring non-academic outcomes in adult literacy programs is meant to provide information and, possibly, direction for the research team involved in a project to measure non-academic outcomes in learners from community based programs in Ontario.
The author has gathered over 100 references related to this topic, some of which are very relevant and some of which are only peripherally so.
Added: 2006-06-23
84. Measuring Productivity in the Service Sector (2009)
Authors: David Prescott, Xiaofeng Li
Collection: Research Materials
In this study, the authors examine the literature about the difficulties of measuring productivity in the service sector in general, and in the tourism /hospitality industry in particular.
There are many reasons offered to explain the low productivity and productivity growth slowdown in the service sector, the authors note. The unsatisfactory definition of service productivity and measurement errors are mostly to blame.
The lack of accuracy in measuring productivity in the service sector makes the management and monitoring of productivity in that sector much more difficult. As a result, improvement of the measurement of productivity in the service sector is helpful for increasing productivity growth.
This study is published by the University of Guelph and the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC). To get more information about the CTHRC, please click here: http://www.cthrc.ca.
Added: 2013-01-10
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85. Measuring Success - International Comparisons and Bottom Lines (2005)
Authors: Western Canada Workplace Essential Skills Training Network (WWestNet)
Collection: Research Materials
On June 3, 2005, Sue Turner, on behalf of the Western Canada Workplace Essential Skills Training Network (WWestnet), welcomed delegates to Measuring Success: International Comparisons and Bottom Lines. Sue explained that the conference sessions would feature the preliminary findings of the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) and
would also review the findings of the first International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2003.
Added: 2006-05-30
86. Measuring Up - A Software Review (1998)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Tom Ciancone
Collection: Learning Materials
This software review from CONNECT describes Measuring Up. This software provides learners with practice applying measurement to real-life contexts.
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Added: 2003-07-20
87. Media Analysis Report of Adult Literacy (2004)
Series: Informal Learning Practices and Media Perceptions of Adults with Low Literacy Skills
Authors: Maurice C. Taylor
Collection: Research Materials
This report summarizes work done during a six month period of a two-year National Literacy Secretariat funded research project entitled, “Informal Learning and Media Perceptions of Adults With Low Literacy Skills”.The report sheds light on the question — How does the media portray adult literacy?
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Added: 2004-01-01
88. Media literacy for children in the internet age (2008)
Lessons in Learning – January 10, 2008
Series: Lessons in Learning
Authors: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
Collection: Research Materials
While new media can promote learning, it can also expose children to danger, including inappropriate sexual content and online bullying. Media literacy, for both parents and children, is vital for understanding new media and for ensuring that children’s exposure to the digital world is safe and enjoyable.
In this document, the authors offer suggestions to help parents support their children as they explore new media. They say that the most important thing parents can do is to lead by example, examining their own media use and behaving in a way they would feel comfortable having their children imitate.
As well, parents need to supervise and engage with their young children as they begin to use digital media. In this way parents can shield children from content that is inappropriate; explain material that their children may not fully understand; and challenge ideas and practices that conflict with their family’s values.
The authors note that rating systems and technological “quick fixes” such as filtering mechanisms on televisions or computer systems are less effective than a simple discussion between parents and children concerning new media and its messages.
Added: 2012-09-04
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89. Media Literacy, Information Technology (1997)
Excerpt from a Working Paper on Literacy #2
Authors: Chris Abbott, Len Masterman
Collection: Research Materials
This is an excerpt from an article that considers some of the major implications of information and media technologies for the teaching of English. Although the article deals specifically with the United Kingdom, the authors make observations that can be applied to other countries as well. The article helps illustrate the links between the traditional concept of literacy and the broader literacies called for by media and information technologies.
Added: 1997-01-01
90. Meeting the Challenge (2005)
A Guide to Working with Essential Skills
Series: Essential Skills
Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Collection: Research Materials
This resource highlights the importance of Essential Skills, those basic skills that we use every day to take part in activities of daily living and to do the tasks required in our job. This guide provides information on a number of programs, tools, best practices, applications, initiatives and pilot projects from across Canada that focus on Essential Skills. The guide begins by describing what is meant by the term "Essential Skills" and discusses why these skills are so important. The next section looks at the federal government's skills development commitment, specifically the Essential Skills and Workplace Literacy Initiative. The last and largest part of this guide, entitled "Essential Skills in Action," consists of scenarios that show how various organizations and groups across the country have already taken on the Essential Skills challenge. These scenarios, from industry, the learning system, provincial governments, the private sector and others, demonstrate the wide array of applications that Essential Skills have for daily life, for learning opportunities, and for meeting the changing needs of Canadian workplaces.
Added: 2008-09-30
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