RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS Something
of Ourselves : A collection of stories and memoirs by older adults
(2002) More than 80 stories written by the
tutors and learners of the Second Chance for Seniors older adult literacy
program. Stories that will delight the young and young at heart with easy
reading about the past, present and future. Provides good reading material for
older Canadian literacy learners. Simply
123! The Grassroots Centre’s Guide to Math (2002) Written for people who want to
improve their math skills. Contents include, for example : Math Anxiety Bill of
rights; Whole numbers; Rounding off numbers; Solving Word Problems;
Proportions. Feathers
of Freedom (2002) A literacy workbook that focuses on
issues and concerns that may be relevant to Aboriginal inmates and parolees of
correctional institutions, as well as other learners. Targets LBS Reading Level
3. Reading -
Make It The Family Thing To Do : A Reading Handbook for Parents
(2002) The positive impact the home has on
learning is recognized and supported throughout this booklet. Families will see
many familiar things they already do to develop interest in reading and writing
as well as some new, exciting things to make reading and writing a part of
everyday experiences. Great
Beginnings : About Pregnancy and Parenting - Advice from real people
(2002) A handbook that was created to help
answer questions pregnant women might have. An easy-to-read book that helps to
answer many common questions asked by parents. Going to
the Doctor (2002) Written in plain language,
easy-to-read and very informative. Covers such things as: Making appointments;
Telling your doctor what is wrong with you; List of useful addresses and phone
numbers for health centres and nursing stations in all Yukon communities.
Available at Yukon Learn at no cost. Students
Training Students : An Action Research Project to Help People Use
Computers (2000) An action research group found out
why people did not use computers at The Learning Centre and organized basic
training. The authors wrote this book to tell others about their research and
to share what they learned. |
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