National Adult Literacy Database

Levels 1 and 2

Authors: Saskatchewan Adult Literacy Benchmarks

Benchmarks are points of reference that serve as a basis for evaluation or comparison. The Saskatchewan Literacy Network and Saskatchewan Advanced Education and Employment, recognizing the need for literacy benchmarks in their province, developed the Saskatchewan Adult Literacy Benchmarks Levels 1 and 2. These benchmarks, outlined in The Circle of Learning manual, have been developed by taking into consideration the needs of adult learners and practitioners; the objectives and values of various stakeholders; and the national, international, and Aboriginal resources currently available on literacy benchmarks. They are intended to be used in a variety of formal and non-formal learning contexts and communities.

Levels 1 and 2 Literacy Benchmarks have been designed to reflect adults' roles as family members, community members and workers. The intent is to go beyond those standards developed solely for academic disciplines. The Benchmarks for Levels 1 and 2 include learning outcomes for communications, numeracy, lifelong learning and interpersonal skills.

Added: 2007-10-29

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Authors: Nancy Steel

This workbook describes a step-by-step process for developing an evaluation strategy for municipal workplace literacy programs. The approach is based on collaboration and on-going assessment. The workbook describes how to prepare for the evaluation, how to plan the evaluation, and how to carry it out.

Section 2 of the workbook describes the principles that have been demonstrated by successful workplace literacy programs in municipalities across Canada. Section 3 introduces key points to guide your evaluation. Section 4 provides working documents to help you plan and carry out the evaluation process.

Section 5 provides tips for reporting your findings to all interested parties. Section 6 will help you to assess the evaluation process, and Section 7 provides a list of additional resources.

It is hoped that this workbook will help you develop a strategy for effective collaboration among the partners in your municipal workplace literacy program.

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Added: 2009-06-24

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