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1. The Benefits of PLAR in Canadian Universities [Video - 3:24] (2008)
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Series: Adult Learning Video Series
Authors: Adult Learning Knowledge Centre (AdLKC)
This brief video focuses on Canada-wide efforts to ensure the quality of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) in the university setting.
The video includes interviews with some of the people involved in bringing together university representatives to discuss their concerns about PLAR and how to make sure that it is an academically reliable, rigorous process.
The video also includes an interview with a woman who explains how the credits she earned through PLAR helped her finish her university degree when she was tempted to quit.
The video, about three and a half minutes in length, was prepared by the Adult Learning Knowledge Centre (AdLKC).
Added: 2011-06-03
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2. Going Back to School: Choices for Adult Learners in Manitoba (2012)
Series: LPM Booklets in Plain Language
Authors: Jeremy Johnson
This guide explains the options available to adults who want to return to school in Manitoba. The information is presented in a question-and-answer format, covering such topics as why an adult would want to return to school; options for new Canadians; and the availability of classes throughout the province.
The authors explain that adults may return to school for a variety of reasons, including to get help with reading, writing, spelling or math through a literacy program; to earn a mature high school diploma or General Education Development (GED); or to upgrade high school credits to enter a trade, college or university.
The guide includes contact information for the LEARN Line, operated by Literacy Partners of Manitoba, which offers advice on available learning opportunities.
Added: 2013-01-16
3. New Skills, New Confidence (2011)
Submissions to Adult Learners' Week Contest: April 2 - 9, 2011
Series: Adult Learners’ Week in Nova Scotia
Authors: Literacy Nova Scotia
This document brings together the 74 submissions received for Literacy Nova Scotia’s fourth annual International Adult Learners’ Week contest.
The contest was the culmination of six writing workshops conducted for Literacy Nova Scotia in communities around the province. The contest was also open to learners from other adult learning, English as a Second Language, seniors’ and workplace programs, in addition to workshop participants.
Prizes and honourable mentions were awarded in the categories of workplace and workforce programs; community college and adult high school; and community-based programs.
Starting with the theme “New Skills, New Confidence,” the participants described the impact that upgrading their education has had on their lives.
Funders:
- Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education
- OLES
Added: 2011-04-29
4. Opening Possibilities Through Learning (2010)
Submissions to Adult Learners' Week Contest, March 1 - 7, 2010
Series: Adult Learners’ Week in Nova Scotia
Authors: Literacy Nova Scotia
This document contains the approximately 70 submissions received for Literacy Nova Scotia’s third annual International Adult Learners’ Week contest.
The contest grew out of six writing workshops conducted for Literacy Nova Scotia in communities around the province. The contest was open to learners from other adult learning, English as a Second Language, seniors’ and workplace programs, as well as participants in the writing workshops.
Starting with the theme “Opening Possibilities through Learning,” the participants described how the lack of education affected their lives and the steps they took to overcome their educational deficits. Most of the submissions are personal stories in essay form, but one participant submitted a letter and others prepared videos.
Prizes and honourable mentions were awarded in the categories of videos; workplace development; community college and adult high school; and community-based programs.
Added: 2010-04-07
5. What Would You Say to Someone Thinking of Going Back to School? [Video - 4:36] (2012)
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Series: Celebrating International Adult Learners’ Week 2012 – Video series
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
This video features adult learners and adult educators offering advice and encouragement to anyone thinking of going back to school.
The learners talk about the satisfaction they felt in discovering new things and realizing that age is no barrier to learning. Some of the learners talk about how their education has given them a chance to help preserve their Aboriginal language.
The video was prepared by the Northwest Territories (NWT) Literacy Council as part of a series celebrating International Adult Learners’ Week (IALW) 2012.
Added: 2012-08-14
6. Why should we celebrate International Adult Learners’ Week? [Video - 0:50] (2012)
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Series: Celebrating International Adult Learners’ Week 2012 – Video series
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
This brief video emphasizes the importance of recognizing adult learners, pointing out that adults who return to school often have to make significant sacrifices and juggle multiple responsibilities.
The video is part of a series developed by the Northwest Territories Literacy Council to celebrate International Adult Learners’ Week (IALW) 2012.
Added: 2012-08-20
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