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1. Backgrounder on the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) (1996)
Reading the Future: A Portrait of Literacy In Canada
Series: International Adult Literacy Survey
Authors: National Literacy Secretariat (NLS), Secrétariat national à l'alphabétisation (SNA)
This document presents an overview of Canada's involvement in the 1994 International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS). Survey goals, key findings, and implications of the results are briefly described. Included are definitions and sample questions from the survey that explain the levels and categories of literacy measured by IALS.
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Added: 1996-01-01
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2. The Fifth Discipline (1996)
Book Review, A
Authors: George Demetrion
A review of the book, "The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization," by Peter M. Senge.
Added: 2000-08-31
3. Inside/outside: Teacher Research and Knowledge (1996)
Authors: George Demetrion
This is a review of the book "Inside/Outside: Teacher Research and Knowledge" by Marilyn Cochran-Smith and Susan L. Lytle.
Added: 2000-08-31
4. Literacy and the Courts (1996)
Protecting the Right to Understand
Authors: Linda MacLeod, Suzan McDougall-Gagnon-Gingras
The majority of people who are charged, act as witnesses, or sit on juries in the criminal justice system may not be able to use written legal documents or materials effectively. Others may have limited information about legal procedures and terminology, making understanding the context and meaning of legal materials difficult.
The purposes of this publication are to help those who work in the criminal justice system to improve their understanding of the needs of justice system users, particularly those with limited literacy skills; and to improve the effectiveness of justice system communications with users.
The purpose of this publication is to assist lawyers, judges, police, court staff and others working in the criminal justice system : to improve their awareness and understanding of the needs of justice system users, particularly those with limited literacy skills; to improve the effectiveness of justice system communications with users.
This booklet explains how literacy awareness and links with literacy organizations can help criminal justice system officials : to save time and money; to avoid unnecessary public and media criticism; to reduce miscarriages of justice; and to strengthen public and client confidence in the criminal justice system.
Added: 1996-01-01
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5. Workplace Education Activities in Saskatchewan: An Overview (1996)
Authors: Workplace Education Consortium in Saskatchewan, The
This document presents the results of a survey conducted in Saskatchewan concerning Workplace Education. Twenty-nine organizations responded to the survey, which consisted of nearly 50 questions.
Responses are grouped in this document under the following categories: Number and types of workplace education ('WE') activities provided province wide; Instructional methods, educational materials and resources used; Need, interest in and demand for workplace education programs by business, unions and individuals; Unions and workplace education; Benefits of workplace education, assessment and follow-up; Workplace education challenges, concerns and obstacles; Present interest in, and use of, workplace education programs; and, Networking, communication and coordination.
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Added: 1996-01-01
6. Marketing Your Adult Literacy Program: A 'How To' Manual (1996)
Authors: Barbara Smith
The purpose of this manual is to enable adult educators to market their services better and to reach students who are not currently served. By receiving training in the techniques of social marketing and the development of strategies that are designed to be sensitive to the needs of potential adult literacy students, adult literacy providers will be motivated to encourage adults needing literacy services to seek help while realistically portraying what literacy can "deliver."
Added: 1996-01-01
7. New Learning Opportunity Excites Employees: Education Program Starts at Uranium Minesite (1996)
Authors: Cameco
This article describes a pilot education program for workers at a uranium minesite in Saskatchewan. The author includes comments from employers, employees, and instructors.
Added: 1996-01-01
8. Numeracy in the Adult ESL Classroom (1996)
Authors: Tom Ciancone
This article examines numeracy for adults learning English as a second language (ESL) as well as for those who teach them. It focuses on learners with low literacy skills and provides curriculum ideas and resources for use in the classroom. While many suggestions are based on the author's experiences in teaching adult immigrants in Canada, they are applicable to adult ESL instruction in other English-speaking countries.
Added: 1996-01-01
9. Nutrition for Health: (1996)
An Agenda for Action
Authors: Health Canada, Santé Canada
The purpose of Nutrition for Health: An Agenda for Action is to ensure that nutrition considerations are taken into account when developing health, agriculture, education, social and economic policies and programs. This guide can be used by anyone committed to improving the nutritional health of the population. It describes our current situation, builds on the Framework for Population Health, identifies priority areas for action, considers the implications of our international context, and includes indicators to monitor change in conditions related to nutritional health.
Added: 1996-01-01
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10. Working in Concert (1996)
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Actions in Support of Literacy in Canada
Authors: National Literacy Secretariat (NLS), Secrétariat national à l'alphabétisation (SNA)
This document provides a snapshot of literacy programs and activities in Canada for 1995 - 96. It is intended to aid many in understanding the scope and variety of literacy programs and services available throughout Canada. It further provides insight into the commitment of governments, service providers and volunteers in helping others to acquire and advance their literacy skills.
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