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21. John Dewey's Educational Philosophy: Core Concepts (2003)
Authors: George Demetrion
The concepts in this document are inspired by the educational theory of John Dewey. Sometimes George Demetrion used Dewey's ideas as prompts for his own thinking. In other places he has blended short quotes into his own text.
Added: 2003-08-06
22. Federal Accountability System Fuels the Decline of the Adult Education & Literacy System of the United States (2003)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
This is a research note based on a report released by the U.S. Department of Education: "Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Report to Congress on State Performance, Program Year 2000-2001".
Added: 2003-08-07
23. Literacy and Technology (2003)
Authors: Sandy Middleton
This report analyzes the findings of a project undertaken to determine the use of learning technologies in the adult literacy field.
Added: 2003-08-22
24. In Review: Using Reason and Research in Education (2003)
Authors: George Demetrion
A review of the book, "Using Research and Reason in Education: How Teachers Can Use Scientifically Based Research to Make Curricular & Instructional Decisions", by P.J. Stanovich and K.E. Stanovich
Added: 2003-09-02
25. Toward an Evidence-Based Adult Education and Literacy System (AELS) (2003)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Discussion of the principles from Functional Context Education (FCE) first presented as a set in a book entitled Cast-off Youth: Policy and Training Methods From the Military Experience (Sticht, et al, Praeger,1987).
Added: 2003-10-06
26. Advancing Literacy in Canada: An Urgent Call to Action (2003)
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
Recommendations for the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Added: 2003-10-09
27. Together, Changing Policy from the Outside In (2003)
Report of the New Brunswick Conference on Poverty and Policy
Authors: Urban Core Support Network
This is a report on a New Brunswick conference, attended by 63 invitees, including those living in poverty, public officials & administrators, representatives of labour, business, and a variety of community groups. The conference goal was to learn mutually acceptable ways for people in both the community and the government to develop effective public policy. Invitees were encouraged to attend in the spirit of working together, to reduce each other's isolation and to explore ways to work from the ‘outside' community to the ‘inside' government.
Added: 2003-10-22
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28. Proliteracy Worldwide Fills Void in Adult Literacy Advocacy (2003)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
This article discusses a report delivered at the 2003 annual meeting of Proliteracy Worldwide, the premier national organization for volunteers in service to adult literacy education.
Added: 2003-11-24
29. Telling the Story of PolicyLink NB (2003)
Authors: Cathy Wright
This document shares with the reader the history of a unique New Brunswick multisectoral partnership, its accomplishments, challenges and learnings.
Policylink is a network of federal and provincial government departments, voluntary sectors, business groups, and academia. It grew out of community concerns that there were few opportunities for government and the voluntary sector to work together, particularly in the policy process.
Added: 2003-11-25
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30. Reading in the 21st-Century (2003)
Authors: C. Ikehara
As modes of communication shift from reading text to other forms (e.g., visual images), will role of reading in the future diminish? This article discusses the future of reading in a changing world.
Added: 2003-11-25
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