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1. 12 Days of Poetry (2012)
Authors: Michael Eden Reynolds, Joanna Lilley, Khâ sha, Ann MacDonald, Jamella Hagen, K. J. Munro, Larry Bagnell, Patricia Robertson, Christine Hakim, Joe Zucchiatti, Erling Friis-Baastad, Clea Roberts
This document was published by the Yukon Literacy Council (YLC) to launch a seasonal literacy campaign featuring the work of 12 local poets. During the campaign, which ran from November 30 to December 21, 2012, the poems were read on the local radio station and appeared in the local newspaper.
Members of the public were encouraged to download a poem to post at home and work, then let the YLC know by email or via Facebook that they had done so. They then had an opportunity to win prizes.
The 12 poems in the collection showcase a variety of styles and themes, though many of them reflect the experience of living in Canada’s northern region.
Added: 2013-04-30
2. Adult Learning: From Theory to Practice (2012)
Authors: Lori Herod
This resource was revised in 2012, but was originally published in 2002. It is an online course intended for tutors in the Canadian adult literacy community. It can be used by individuals in a self-paced format, or by groups, either online or offline.
The course is divided into three modules. The first looks at current adult learning theory, while the second module relates this theory to the practice of adult education. A third module blends theory and practice and provides tutors with some ideas about the factors that influence adult learning, including the need for a learner-centred approach, relevant to their experience; self-directed learning; and a collaborative approach to planning and assessment.
The author says the document is not intended to be a “how to” course. Instead, the goal is to encourage adult literacy tutors to reflect critically on the notion of a teaching-learning continuum.
Added: 2012-03-01
3. Adult Literacy Resources (2008)
Best books and links for tutors to try!
Authors: Halifax Community Learning Network
This document contains a list of books, web sites and other learning tools that an adult literacy tutor would find useful. The resources have been organized according to subject such as math, early readers, spelling, etc. The Halifax Community Learning Network compiled this list of resources after hosting a series of Tutor Learning Circles in 2007. The Learning Circles were an opportunity for volunteer tutors to discuss materials that they had found useful in their work as adult literacy tutors.
Added: 2008-03-07
4. Advancing Social Finance in Canada: Moving Towards Social Impact Bonds (2012)
Authors: Siobhan Harty
This presentation explores the opportunities and challenges the Government of Canada faces in advancing social finance initiatives, including social impact bonds (SIBs).
Interest in social finance in Canada is being driven by demand from stakeholders within both the private sector and not-for-profit communities seeking a more strategic investment that provides both a social and an economic return, the author explains.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is leading an interdepartmental working group to identify legal and administrative barriers to the development and implementation of SIBs and similar social finance instruments in Canada. Four broad areas have been identified, including clarification of the treatment of such investments under the Income Tax Act; the need to identify the appropriate mechanisms to allow the government to indirectly pay a profit to investors; accounting and budgeting concerns; and the treatment of intellectual property developed during SIB pilots.
HRSDC will implement a pilot project to test pay-for-performance, private sector upfront investment, return on investment, and new ways of risk-sharing between the federal government and non-government organizations.
The presentation was part of the agenda for the Centre for Literacy’s Fall Institute 2012, held in Saint John, New Brunswick. The centre supports best practices and informed policy development in literacy and essential skills.
Added: 2013-01-21
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5. All About Me (2008)
QLWG Essential Life Skills - Unit 9
Series: QLWG Skills for Life Series
Authors: Vicki-Ann Huegli
Competency-based learning meets the needs of all learners. It is important to keep in mind, however, that all learners are different. In order to address the needs and interests of all learners, the units in this publication have been divided by Essential Life Skills and Individual Life Skills.
Essential Life Skills are important for everyone, while Individual Life Skills address the needs and interests of different learners. Once learners have completed the “Essential” units, they may choose a unit that is applicable to their interests and lifestyle.
Added: 2009-09-17
6. Analyzing the Language Demands of Occupations: A Guidebook (2011)
Authors: Karen Hammond
This document is housed on the Hammond & Associates website: http://www.hammondassociatesinc.com.
In this guidebook, the author describes an approach to analyzing the language demands of one occupation or occupational cluster and provides some tools for the task. Those tools are based on a broad range of benchmarking projects, and were developed through three pilot projects funded by Alberta Employment and Immigration.
This resource divides the approach into six phases: project planning; design and development; data collection; data analysis and interpretation; summarizing and reporting of results; and evaluation.
The author provides explanations of many of the terms used in the guidebook, including Canadian Language Benchmarks, a national standard and descriptive scale of communicative proficiency in English as a Second Language (ESL) expressed as 12 benchmarks or reference points.
It is also noted that the need to analyze the language demands of an occupation may be driven by many factors, including the desire to more effectively attract, integrate and retain workers from other cultural and language groups; to enable all workers, including those with limited English language skills, to meet their potential; and to avoid intercultural conflicts.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-08-30
7. Beauty Galore: Yearbook 2008 (2008)
Series: Yearbook – HCLN
Authors: Halifax Community Learning Network (HCLN)
The Halifax Community Learning Network is a community-based adult learning program. The program's 2008 yearbook includes messages from various individuals associated with the program and the writings of students from the program. In this collection, you will find stories of hope and dreams, loss and learning. The title Beauty Galore,comes from a poem by one of the adult learners in the program.
Added: 2008-07-11
8. Before Training: Resources to Improve Your Essential Skills (2009)
Series: Using Essential Skills and Apprenticeship Tools - HRSDC
Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
The authors of this booklet encourage candidates for apprenticeships to prepare for training by learning more about the program and by improving their Essential Skills.
They suggest a number of activities, including making lists of people to contact, community resources and websites that offer information about trades and skills upgrading; setting goals; and tracking achievement.
As well, they encourage apprenticeship candidates to make an honest assessment of their Essential Skills and make a concrete plan for improving weak areas.
For more information on the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, visit http://www.red-seal.ca.
Added: 2012-07-27
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9. Being a Canadian Citizen (2008)
QLWG Essential Life Skills - Unit 4
Series: QLWG Skills for Life Series
Authors: Vicki-Ann Huegli
Competency-based learning meets the needs of all learners. It is important to keep in mind, however, that all learners are different. In order to address the needs and interests of all learners, the units in this publication have been divided by Essential Life Skills and Individual Life Skills.
Essential Life Skills are important for everyone, while Individual Life Skills address the needs and interests of different learners. Once learners have completed the “Essential” units, they may choose a unit that is applicable to their interests and lifestyle.
Added: 2009-09-17
10. A brief history of Huntingdon (2006)
Authors: Huntingdon Learning Centre
Huntingdon is a small town located about 75 kilometres southwest of Montreal, in Quebec. It is the home of the Huntingdon Learning Centre, a nonprofit organization that offers workshops, in both French and English, in basic reading, writing and mathematics.
This document, a brief history of the town of Huntingdon, was researched and written by one of the learners at the centre. Gordon Hope is the winner of the 2007 Canada Post Literacy Award for individual achievement.
He explains how the settlement was established, and notes that it was called by several different names before becoming known as Huntingdon in 1825. He also discusses the town’s economic history; milestones like the implementation of phone service; and the establishment of the first school.
The document is illustrated with historic photographs.
Added: 2013-04-08
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