Aboriginal Literacy and Parenting Skills
(LAPS) Training Manual (1999) The third in a series of family literacy manuals designed to assist
learners to improve their literacy and parenting skills and encourage
literacy development in their children. The Aboriginal LAPS program
includes sessions on parenting issues; facilitator‘s
instructions; stories and legends; pre-literacy and literacy
activities, etc. At Risk: A Socio-economic Analysis of
Health and Literacy Among Seniors (1998) Compares the health-related characteristics of seniors with their
literacy skills and practices using Canadian data from the
International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS). Findings support the view
that literacy skills and practices may serve as barriers in the
attainment of good health. Through the Lens of a Good Practice
Framework: Looking at Our Workplace Education Programs
(1998) A discussion paper about a framework of good practice principles and
how well it held up to some documented workplace program experience.
Also about how you can use the same framework as: a tool for new
instructors; a marketing concept for clients; as a format to evaluate
workplace education programs, etc. Geography-Based Language Studies
(1998) A new ESL and Adult Literacy series of five teaching units that were
developed to teach both the English language and the varying aspects
of Canada’s geographical regions. Activities are included in each
section, testing such elements of language as Reading, Vocabulary,
Working with Sentences, etc. 
Using Learner Writing to Assess Reading
Skills : A Tool for Literacy Practitioners (1998) An assessment tool that contains passages written by students. This
test contains fiction and non-fiction passages ranging from basic to
advanced levels, covering a variety of topics that students will enjoy
reading. Each passage can be used to test the student’s word
identification and comprehension skills. Literacy Promotion and Fundraising : Your
Guide to Planning a Special Event (1998) A reference manual for any program trying to raise money and
awareness for literacy. A guide to assist your organization in the
planning and implementation of a special literacy event such as “The
Corporate Definition Derby for Literacy”, which attracts 350-400
participants and nets about $15,000 annually. Computer Labs for Literacy Groups : A
Practical Guide (1998) A useful guide when planning a computer lab for a literacy group.
Topics discussed are: Setting objectives; Choosing software and
hardware; Choosing an Internet service provider; Lab space
considerations; Using the literacy network; A comprehensive guide to
computer components. How To Engage Youth In Literacy : Lessons
Learned in an Evaluation of a Cluster of Youth and Literacy Programs
(1998) The purpose of the Youth and Literacy Cluster was to explore and
experiment with different ways of enabling out-of-school/out-of-work (“at
risk”) youth to get back into learning. At-risk youth, for
various reasons, have not succeeded in the regular school system. Many
have extremely limited literacy skills and face a variety of other
barriers. Themes from Rural Life (1998) A booklet intended as a resource that can be used in a variety of
flexible and creative ways to meet a wide range of needs in rural
literacy programs. A farming-based language- learning resource written
at various reading levels, using verb forms of varied complexity. Learning and Talking Together : Research
investigating persistence and retention in adult literacy programs
(1998) An investigation on what adult literacy programs can do to promote
student persistence and retention, with a comparison of students
assigned to a cohort group versus students whose program was only
individualised. Among the Report recommendations : Provide
opportunities for regular small group discussions; Focus on learning
strategies and study skills, etc. Older Adults with Developmental
Disabilities (1998) Provides an overview of the elderly population who have
developmental disabilities. Attempts to assess their needs and their
lives as they age. As this population of persons ages, new challenges
will emerge for specialists and educators both in the areas of
gerontology and developmental disabilities. Literacy: The Hidden Problem,
Video (1998) A 12 minute video produced by CAC, with opening by Peter Gzowski and
a challenge to improve literacy awareness in people’s own
communities. It is hoped that this video will inspire organizations to
work to improve consumer literacy in their community. Learning for Life: Canadian Readings in
Adult Education (1997) A book about recovering our origins, inspired by the great tradition
of progressive adult education in Canada and those who contributed to
the liberal movement that formed Canadian and international adult
education. A contemporary guide to the condition of adult education
which should be of value to citizens, policy-makers and students. |