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11. Why All Teachers of English Should Be Trained To Use The THRASS 'Periodic Table of Phonics' (2003)
Authors: Alan Davies
This paper was written for presentation at the invitation seminar 'Teaching Phonics in the National Literacy Strategy', organised by the Standards and Effectiveness Unit, Department for Education and Skills, British Government, London, 17 March 2003.
Added: 2003-04-22
12. Strengthening Our Literacy Foundation Is Key To Canada's Future (2003)
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
In this brief to the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HRD Committee), MCL describes the current situation concerning Canadian literacy and presents recommendations that pave the way for meaningful advances on literacy and essential skills development.
Added: 2003-04-24
13. Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons (2003)
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
After the Throne Speech of 2001, in preparation for government consultations on what later came to be known as the Innovation Agenda, the authors asked literacy learners about their learning experiences and their advice to the government. This summary presents the advice of over 150 adult learners about what should be included in a national plan for adult literacy. Although some of these ideas may not fall completely within federal jurisdiction, they reflect the adult learner's reality and have implications for any national plan.
Added: 2003-04-24
14. Supporting Learning, Supporting Change (Field Report) (2003)
A Research Project on Self-Management & Self-Direction
Authors: Katrina Grieve
This is a research report describing how self-direction is critical to successful learning. Practitioners, researchers and administrators of adult literacy programs may all find something of interest in this report, as it explores the factors that affect learning, as well as progress in a literacy program and change in learners'daily lives. In this eagerly awaited publication, OLC investigates a domain of learning that has not - until now - been well explored or understood in terms of literacy learning. The research shows that "self-management and self-direction" is an important aspect of learning and that is more than individual skills. Learning happens in a social context and there is a need for community supports to be built into literacy learning so learners can be successful.
Added: 2003-04-24
15. What learners had to say to the government! (2003)
Report Summary
Series: Adult learners, what do you think?
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
Here is a summary of the report: Adult learners, what do you think?
Added: 2003-04-25
16. The Fourth-Grade Plunge: An Example of How Evidence-Based Adult Literacy Research Has Influenced K-12 Instructional Guidance (2003)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
This article provides examples of how research into Kindergarten - Grade 12 literacy has been used to inform ideas about adult literacy. The author suggests that there is a need for research to promote further understanding of the life span changes that affect reading.
Added: 2003-04-28
17. Adult Literacy: What's Hot and What's Not in 2003? (2003)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
To find out what topics in adult literacy education are in and which ones seem to be out for 2003, the author tallied the number of messages posted to the National institute for Literacy (NIFL) lists as of noon on June 30. The results of the tally prompted the author to suggest that this raises the question of just what do the NIFL lists indicate about what the adult literacy field thinks is hot and what it thinks is not.
Added: 2003-07-04
18. Evaluation of Project L.O.V.E. (2003)
Tough Challenges: Great Rewards
Authors: Project L.O.V.E.
The goal of this project was to conduct a formative evaluation of Project L.O.V.E. (Let Older Volunteers Educate), using qualitative methodologies, to determine the effectiveness and value of this program to both Island children and seniors. This was accomplished by developing and delivering a questionnaire to students, teachers and Project L.O.V.E. volunteers.
Added: 2003-07-14
19. A Better Start For Head Start (2003)
Research Note - July 14, 2003
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
In this research note, the writer discusses funding levels for adult literacy programs in the U.S.
Added: 2003-07-15
20. Teaching the Word "Restaurant": A Deweyan View (2003)
Authors: George Demetrion
In this report, the writer discusses an experience teaching adults to read new words.
Added: 2003-07-31
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