National Adult Literacy Database

Elections come with their own vocabulary, jargon and challenges. They can be intimidating for learners who are not familiar with the process. This Election How to Kit includes literacy activities that instructors can do with adult learners to help them learn about the election process. There are suggestions for activities that will inform learners, help learners realize that their voice and vote count, help learners understand the vocabulary used in elections, and encourage learners to become actively involved in the election process. There is also a section entitled "Learners Take Action for Literacy" that offers suggestions for ways that learners can lobby candidates about literacy issues. While this kit deals specifically with the Northwest Territories general election that was held in October 2007, it also contains general information that applies to most elections.