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71. Mobilizing Private Capital for Public Good – Final Report (2010)
Authors: Canadian Task Force on Social Finance
The Canadian Task Force on Social Finance was established in 2010 to identify opportunities to mobilize private capital for public good, within either non-profit or for-profit enterprises. The term “social finance” refers to an approach to managing money that delivers both a social or environmental dividend as well as an economic return.
The task force’s final report addresses three main challenges for social finance: the need to mobilize new sources of capital; the development of an effective enabling tax and regulatory environment; and the creation of an investment pipeline providing social entrepreneurs with business support to launch and operate their innovative ideas.
Specific recommendations include a partnership between the federal government and private, institutional, and philanthropic investors to establish the Canada Impact Investment Fund; the development of new bond and bond-like instruments that could channel private capital into effective social and environmental interventions; and the expansion of the eligibility criteria of government sponsored business development programs to explicitly include social enterprises.
The authors note that Canada’s ability to conceive and build social innovations will require more capital than is currently available through philanthropy and government. Canada’s emerging social finance marketplace will allow public and philanthropic capital to leverage significantly more private capital to achieve long-term benefits for Canadians.
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72. Module 1: Getting Health Care When You Are Sick (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors explain basic health care services available in Alberta and provide activity sheets to help reinforce key concepts. Topics covered include applying for an Alberta health card; what services are covered; finding a family doctor, dentist or optometrist; and what to do in an emergency.
Each sample lesson plan includes an estimate of the time required for the lesson as well as the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of the material. Lesson plans in this module range from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
The authors have included tips for teaching ESL learners who have low literacy skills.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-20
73. Module 2: Symptoms and Injuries (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors discuss the need to recognize symptoms and get treatment promptly at the appropriate facility. They have also included activity sheets and a glossary to help the facilitator explain new vocabulary.
Sample lesson plans include the targeted Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of the learners, as well as an estimate of the time required for each lesson. This module includes lesson plans ranging from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
Because the curriculum is aimed at learners with low literacy skills, the authors have included a discussion of a preferred method for teaching this material to those learners.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-20
74. Module 3: Family Doctor (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors discuss the role of the family doctor; the procedure for annual checkups; the importance of medical records; and the use of walk-in clinics. They have also included activity sheets and a glossary to help the facilitator explain new vocabulary.
Each sample lesson plans includes an estimate of the time required for it, as well as the targeted Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of the learners for whom it is intended. The language level for the lesson plans in this module ranges from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
Because the curriculum is aimed at learners with low literacy skills, the authors have included a discussion of a preferred teaching method for such learners.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-23
75. Module 4: Medical Appointments (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors discuss how and why to make medical appointments and provide practice activities to help learners book appointments independently.
For each sample lesson plan, the authors include an estimate of the time required, as well as the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of the material. Lesson plans in this module range from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
They have also included a suggested method for teaching the material to ESL learners with low literacy skills.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-26
76. Module 5: Visiting Health Care Professionals (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors provide a variety of exercises and activities to help learners ask questions, seek clarifications and answer questions likely to be asked by doctors.
The curriculum is aimed at ESL learners with low literacy skills and the authors have included suggestions for working with such learners.
Sample lesson plans include an estimate of the time required as well as the targeted Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of the material. The module includes lesson plans ranging from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-26
77. Module 6: Navigating a Health Facility (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors explain various signs and medical terminology a learner might encounter while looking for a particular facility in a hospital. They have included activity sheets to reinforce what is being taught.
Sample lesson plans include the targeted Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of the learners, as well as an estimate of the time required for each lesson. The lesson plans range from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
Because the curriculum is aimed at ESL learners with low literacy skills, the authors have included a discussion of a preferred teaching method for such learners.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-26
78. Module 7: Filling Out Medical Forms (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors offer exercises and activities to help learners understand how to fill out medical forms and provide personal information and family history to health professionals.
The authors have included an estimated time for each lesson. Each sample lesson plan also includes the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of the material, which ranges from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
The authors have also included advice on teaching the material to ESL learners with low literacy skills.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-30
79. Module 8: Medical Emergencies (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors discuss the difference between medical emergencies and nonemergency health issues; provide exercises and activities to show learners how to recognize medical emergencies; and explain how to respond effectively.
The authors provide an estimate of how long each lesson will take. They also note the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels of the lessons, which range from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
The curriculum is aimed at learners with low literacy skills and the authors have included advice on teaching this group of learners.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-30
80. Module 9: Medicine (2010)
Series: Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners
Authors: Farzana Mubashir, Rabia Garewal, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors discuss the proper use and administration of medicine; the difference between over-the counter and prescription medicines; label reading and directions to administer medicines; and packaging and dosages. They also discuss potential side-effects, allergic reactions, overdoses, abuse and precautions regarding the use of medicine.
Each sample lesson plans includes an estimate of the time required as well as the targeted Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of the learners. The lesson plans in this module range from pre-benchmark to CLB 2.
The curriculum is aimed at ESL learners with low literacy skills and the authors have included a discussion of a preferred teaching method for such learners.
Funders:
- Government of Alberta
Added: 2011-09-30
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