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31. Integrating Technology into Canadian Adult Literacy Programs: the Need for a Curriculum Deliberation Process (2000)
Authors: L. Herod
For adult literacy practitioners, the issue of whether or not to integrate computers into the curriculum is the subject of some debate, not least because resources are scarce. This paper discusses various factors surrounding this issue and identifies the need for a curriculum deliberation process in the field of adult literacy.
Added: 2000-05-24
32. Literacy-Based Supports for Young Adults with FAS/FAE (2000)
Authors: Margaret Raymond, Joe Belanger
Over a one-year period, this study investigated the contributions made by three literacy-based supports (support circles, cognitive compensatory tools and cognitive enhancement tools) to the lives of five young adults with FAS/FAE (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects), ranging in age from 16 to 34 years. Each of these support systems was designed to help the young adults cope with daily living challenges such as everyday memory failure, disorganisation, and social isolation. Based on the observation that many individuals with FAS/FAE who live satisfying, productive lives do so because they have tightly knit, devoted support groups (generally parents and siblings), the study set out to explore the role that literacy-based supports might play in these individuals' lives.
For a copy of the report, contact : Literacy BC, 601 - 510 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8 Tel. (604) 684-0624 or 1-800-663-1293, Fax 604-684-8520, E-mail: literacy_bc@douglas.bc.ca WWW : http://www.nald.ca/lbc.htm
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Added: 2000-01-01
33. Questionnaire for Teachers of Adult Numeracy (2000)
Authors: Lisa Hagedorn
This questionnaire was developed for teachers of adult literacy. It includes 45 questions around the theme: "what kinds of resources would help you in your numeracy teaching?"
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Added: 2000-01-01
34. Compiled Responses of LBS teachers in Ottawa to a questionnaire about their numeracy teaching practices and needs (2000)
Authors: Lisa Hagedorn
The project Survey of Resources for Teachers of Adult Numeracy aimed to contribute to the process of improving adult numeracy teaching in Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) programs, by connecting teachers with resources. The first element of the project, the questionnaire, was designed to identify the resources that were most needed by teachers. Some questions in the questionnaire asked teachers directly what they feel they needed, while other questions sought to find this out indirectly, by asking teachers to describe their adult numeracy teaching and learning situations. The questionnaire had forty-five questions, and was administered to seventeen LBS teachers in Ottawa-Carleton. This document contains the teachers' compiled responses to the questionnaire, and will be used to help publicize existing high-quality adult numeracy resources and to suggest appropriate new adult numeracy resources to be developed.
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Added: 2000-01-01
35. Catalogue of Recommended Resources for Teachers of Adult Numeracy (2000)
Authors: Lisa Hagedorn
This document catalogues resources that can be used to teach adult numeracy. It includes books and binders; sources of manipulables (places to buy or borrow materials and aides), computer software, web sites, resource centres, videos, and reading for professional development. Each listing provides publication details, as well as information about the resource's form, best use, purpose, strengths and weaknesses, and more.
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Added: 2000-01-01
36. National Roundtable on Numeracy at Queen's University (2000)
Summary of Proceedings
Series: National Roundable on Numeracy
Authors: Dominique Dennery
This document presents a summary of what took place at the Numeracy Roundtable at Queen's University on March 23 and 24, 2000. It includes an overview of the papers presented and of the plenary discussions, as well as a list of online resources and the list of participants.
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Added: 2002-04-16
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37. Improving Numeracy in Canada (2000)
Series: National Roundable on Numeracy
Authors: John Dingwall
The purpose of this paper is to consider how numeracy can be improved in Canada, taking into account the experience so far, both in Canada and internationally.
The focus is on adult numeracy, particularly at the more basic levels and in the workplace.
This paper is based in large part on interviews with numeracy practitioners, who are listed in the annex. It is also based on a review of the relevant literature, as listed in the attached bibliography of books, documents and Web sites.
For more information contact : National Literacy Secretariat, Learning & Literacy Directorate, Human Resources Development Canada, Constitution Square, 360 Albert Street, 15th Floor Ottawa ON K1A 0J9, Tel. (613) 946-1388, Fax (613) 946-5882. The report is available online at : http://www.nald.ca/fulltext/nls/inpub/numeracy/improve/cover.htm (02.06.13)
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Added: 2002-04-16
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38. What Might 'Numeracy' Mean in the Twenty-First Century in Canada? (2000)
Backround Paper for the National Roundtable on Literacy, A
Series: National Roundable on Numeracy
Authors: William Higginsson
This is a background paper, prepared for the National Roundtable on Numeracy. It is one of two especially commissioned for the Roundtable to help prepare participants for active participation in the meeting. The first paper mainly addresses the "Current Challenges" component of the meeting's theme by examining numeracy in contemporary Canadian society from something of a historical perspective: "Where are we, and how have we gotten here?" This paper is intended to be complementary to the first and to concern itself largely with "Future Possibilities." Its orientation is "Where are we and where do we want to go?"
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Added: 2002-08-02
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39. Electronic Conferencing (2000)
Authors: Charles Ramsey
This article discusses the pros and cons of electronic conferencing, a communication method that relies on Internet technology. The author then provides tips on how to encourage participation in electronic conferencing, to make the process more enjoyable, efficient and convenient.
Added: 2002-06-10
40. Skills For The Future - Phase 1 (2000)
Practitioner Training Strategy - Project Report
Series: Skills For The Future
Authors: Fiona Hueber, Lindsay Kennedy
This report presents the findings of Phase One of the Literacy Practitioner Training Strategy of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (Literacy and Basic Skills Section). This multi-phase initiative funded each of the literacy delivery sectors and streams to carry out research on the skills, training and recognition issues within their respective sectors/streams. The initial training of literacy practitioners is the central goal of the Strategy.
In Phase One of the Strategy, each sector and stream was to answer three questions:
1) What are the core skills needed by a practitioner in a given sector or stream?
2) How should these skills be acquired by individuals working in a given sector or stream?
3) How should the acquisition of these skills be recognized by the sector or stream?
These questions are addressed in separate chapters of the report, followed by recommendations.
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Added: 2003-03-28
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