The Road Ahead : An Easy
to Read Driver’s Handbook (1997) This handbook is an excellent resource for anyone
working with youth or adults. It includes topics not covered on other
drivers’ manuals. The handbook also has review exercises for
almost all chapters. It is a good supplement to the official driver’s
manual. The AlphaCom Guidebook
(1998) Teaches users how to register and use the AlphaCom
discussion groups. Learn how to subscribe to various literacy
discussions, read and post messages etc. An ideal tool for students,
tutors and practitioners. The Living World : The
Plants and Animals of the Kwakwaka’wakw (1998) Contents include a section on the dialects of the
Kwakwala; descriptions of 101 plants and animals used by or known to
the Kwakwaka’wakw people on the West Coast of British Columbia,
also explaining their importance in the daily lives of the people who
relied upon them for survival.
Reading the Signs :
Connecting Literacy and Culture, CD-ROM (1997) Demonstrates how people in Newfoundland and Labrador
have been able to understand their environment, create objects from
it, and develop whatever skills they needed to survive in their
communities. Includes 130 multimedia exhibits as well as 30 audio
segments and historical and present-day video clips. Discovering Connections :
A guide to the fun of bridging disability differences (1998) A hands-on, participatory guidebook bringing diverse
people together through the universal language of fun! Beautifully
designed and illustrated, this inclusive book is filled with
information, ideas, creative activities and new experiences for
everyone. Life Skills Facilitator
Training : Program Guide (1998) Includes brief outlines of the program philosophy,
goals, administration, participants and evaluation. The learning
outcomes are divided in program outcomes and specific competencies in
areas such as self awareness, facilitation skills, values and group
dynamics. The Economic Value of
Volunteers in Community Literacy Agencies in Ontario (1998) Research was conducted through surveys and focus
groups with volunteers in Anglophone community literacy agencies in
Ontario. Nearly 10,000 volunteers are involved in these agencies
throughout Ontario. The Ontario training system gains nearly $9
million worth of work annually from literacy volunteers. Making It Work
(1998) A comprehensive report of the National
School-to-Work Transition Project. Chronicles the vision and the
workings of the demonstration project, and points to lessons learned
and the future possibilities for effective transitioning of students
to work and further education. The Literacy Audit Kit
(1998) A systematic way for an organization to identify
barriers for adults with low literacy skills. Included are : an audit
manual and a video, “Literacy Matters”. The manual is
comprised of the Literacy Audit Tool, with questions on Promotion &
publicity; Print materials, Clear verbal communication; and
Sensitivity to literacy. Workplace Education PEI : Literacy Initiative (1997) A Resource Guide for business, labour, government
and practitioners interested or involved in Workplace Education. 
The Antigonish Movement:
Moses Coady and Adult Education Today (1997) Demonstrates the use of adult education as an
instrument for social development and resource for personal
betterment. Draws a connection from the 1985 Canadian Association for
Adult Education declaration for the role of adult education back
through time to when the 1930’s movement began. Literacy and Health : A
Manitoba Perspective (1997) Evidence from many researchers reveals a connection
between low literacy and poor health. Once the geographic distribution
of low literate populations are charted in Manitoba, an opportunity
exists for the comparison of health indicators for high and low
literate areas. The Skills Level
Checklist (1998) A checklist for levels 1, 2 and 3, that is designed
to evaluate a learner’s strengths and weaknesses at each level
and develop a meaningful training plan based on the results. To assess
a learner’s abilities in reading, writing and basic math through
a series of practical demonstrations. Includes 10 sample exercises and
a sample training plan. The Budget Workbook
(1998) An everyday guide to managing money. Designed to
help the tutor and learner work through level 1 learning outcomes for
reading, writing and math. The learner will complete interesting and
practical exercises for each learning outcome. Instructing Second
Language Students in Content Courses (1997) Designed for instructors of ESL students taking
college content courses. Includes 13 units on topics such as good
practise; providing assistance; direct instruction; vocabulary
strategies; and developing oral and reading skills. |