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1. Adult Learner Stories of Success (2013)

Authors: Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick (LCNB)

This document contains the stories of 10 adult learners whose efforts have been recognized by the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick (LCNB). All tell their stories in their own words.

The learners come from a variety of backgrounds. One is a recent immigrant, some are Aboriginal people, and one has spent time in jail. Many of them dropped out of school before graduating, and returned to the classroom to earn a General Education Development (GED) diploma.

Their goals included finding a job, setting a good example for their children and grandchildren, and being able to function better in a new language and culture.

Five of the writers are recipients of Sheree Fitch Adult Learner Scholarship Awards, initiated by the LCNB in recognition of the well-known writer and literacy advocate, who serves as the coalition’s honorary patron.

Three are winners of the Adult Learners’ Week in Canada Writing Contest, open to adult learners currently attending an adult learning program in New Brunswick, and two are recipients of Adult Learner Achievement Awards, which are presented to outstanding Adult Basic Education (ABE) learners as part of the annual Peter Gzowski Invitational (PGI) Golf Tournament for Literacy.

Added: 2013-05-10

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2. Believing in Achieving (2004)

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Yearbook - Graduation 2003-2004

Authors: East End Literacy

Believing in Achieving is a collection of stories of success; this book celebrates and recognizes the hard work of all the individuals who participated in and completed programs at East End Literacy in 2003/2004.

Added: 2004-07-21

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3. Celebrating Success ... Stories of Learners & the BEAD Department (1994)

Authors: Alberta Vocational College, Calgary, Alberta

This document contains profiles of 16 adults who successfully completed programs in the Basic Education Alternative Delivery (BEAD) Department of the Calgary branch of Alberta Vocational College, now called Bow Valley College.

The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, and their achievements range from simply learning to read to going on to further education and employment. Most spent between six and 12 months at a BEAD centre before transferring to other programs.

The document includes an update on what the students were doing two years after completing their BEAD program.

The authors note that while this was not designed as a research document, common patterns concerning successful adult learning emerged from the profiles.

Program characteristics that encouraged success include individualized programs; caring, competent teachers; flexible program times and curriculum; support from other students; and proximity of learning centres to students' homes. Individual behaviours associated with success include establishing goals; attending regularly; completing extra work outside class; remaining positive; and persisting in the face of obstacles.

Added: 1992-01-01

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4. An Entrepreneur’s Success Story [Video - 1:31] (2011)

Series: Essential Skills Videos - HRSDC

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

In this brief video, a woman describes how after years of working at three jobs to support her family, she improved her literacy skills and realized her dream of opening her own business.

She took part in a literacy skills upgrading program, funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada’s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills and delivered by the PEI Literacy Alliance. The day before her 50th birthday, she received her Grade 12 certificate.

Now, she owns a licensed community care facility that employs 14 people in Prince Edward Island.

Added: 2012-12-18

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5. "It feels so good inside!" Non-academic outcomes, barriers and success factors (2011)

Authors: NWT Literacy Council

This presentation from the NWT Literacy Council follows up on research into non-academic outcomes in Adult Literacy and Basic Education (ALBE).

The authors note that non-academic outcomes are an important part of ALBE. For instance, adult learners report increased self-confidence; more independence; and an increased ability to handle challenges like personal problems.

At the same time, the authors note that adult learners face situational, attitudinal, academic and institutional barriers, including competing responsibilities; financial worries; lack of confidence; and negative experiences with the education system in the past.

To help adult learners succeed both academically and personally, they suggest eliminating situational barriers; fostering relationships; recognizing learner strengths; and embedding learning in practical, realistic contexts.

Added: 2011-08-26

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6. Learners Speak Out [Video - 9:58] (2006)

Authors: Tri-County Literacy Network (TCLN), TVCOGECO Chatham

This 10-minute video focuses on the experiences of two people who took part in adult upgrading programs offered throughout the Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton and Windsor-Essex regions of Ontario.

One participant describes spending his early years in a variety of foster homes, with little opportunity to get a solid basic education. Through the upgrading program, he filled the gaps in his education and continued on to college, where he is learning a trade.

The other subject explains that she left school after getting pregnant at the age of 17. After completing educational upgrading, she got a job as a cashier in a store and quickly progressed to becoming a supervisor and, eventually, assistant manager.

The video includes information on how to find upgrading programs and register for them.

Added: 2011-07-08

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