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Moving
the Markers: New Perspectives on Adult Literacy Rates in Canada
(2003) A
report that explores demographic patterns among Canadian adults with
low literacy skills. Research based on the premise that demographic
information about people with the lowest literacy skill level can be
used to develop more effective and efficient literacy policies and programs. Nursing
in a New Language (2002) An
ESL textbook designed to help nursing students master the English language
skills needed to work in an English-speaking environment or to communicate
with English-speaking patients in their own countries. Divided into
20 lessons that cover different types of literature and health topics
using language true to real life. Building
Community Literacy from the Ground Up (2003) A
manual that relates the story of the development and collaboration of
family literacy and other programs across the Columbia Basin, British
Columbia. Provides an example of community and program development that
may be useful to other communities wishing to build cooperative movements
around specific community issues. Black
Youth Literacy: A Guide for Program Development (2003) Provides
organizations and individuals with a framework and building blocks for
program development. Contents include: findings from the original project
research, a description of the ELSI (Experiential Learning and Social
Investigation) model used, suggestions for at least 50 activities with
level descriptors and learning outcomes, intake and assessment tools,
and three curriculum resource lists. We
Are An Island: Cape Breton Island Social Studies Resource
(2002) Appropriate
for use with local adult learners and supports the outcomes of the Nova
Scotia Adult Learning Program. Consists of 7 units, some dealing with
a specific geographical portion of the island. Also contains sections
dealing with the geography of the area, its history and economic development,
the culture of the area and appropriate learner authored writings. 2003
Summer Literacy Institute - Final Report: Strengthening Communities
(2003) Workshops
covered topics as diverse as early brain development and population
health; facilitating adult education; strategic planning for family
literacy program development and sustainability, etc. An excellent opportunity
to network with other literacy practitioners, and the majority of participants
appreciated the opportunity to increase their professional knowledge. Catch
Up multimedia CD ROMs – interactive resources for struggling readers A
British literacy intervention programme for struggling readers. Designed
for children aged between 5 and 10 and comprise a structured programme
of 22 individually designed games in exciting animated worlds - Land
of the Dinosaurs, The Tomb of King Heb, Return from
Red Planet, etc. Family
Literacy : From Theory to Practice (2003) A book
that connects theory to practice. The 14 chapters address four themes
: theoretical perspectives; promotion of family literacy in collaboration
with schools and communities; descriptions of diverse family literacy
programs; evaluation of programs and their participants. Family
Literacy Best Practices Guide for Programs in Nova Scotia
(2003) Guidelines
developed as a foundation on which to build Family Literacy programs
in Nova Scotia. Developed to be used in the development and enhancement
of Family Literacy programs; to create an understanding of “best practices”
in the field of Family Literacy; to assist practitioners in evaluating
and targeting areas for further development; to be used as a tool to
assist organizations and partners in acquiring and allocating appropriate
resources. Literacy
for Persons with Disabilities: The Right to Read... and Read Well
(2003) A study
that focused on issues related to adult literacy for persons with disabilities
in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Purpose : to examine the
accessibility and availability of literacy services in HRM for persons
with disabilities; research the factors which contribute to the utilization
of community based literacy programs by persons with disabilities, etc.
Report
on Literacy in Annapolis County (2002) A project
that investigated issues surrounding literacy with a vision for the
Annapolis County Learning Network (ACLN) to use in developing an action
plan. Recommendations included : establish a professional presence in
the ACLN by staffing some permanent presence, i.e. assistant coordinator
and literacy support worker; conduct additional research projects to
determine literacy issues. Empowering
the Spirit, Ensuring Survival : Phase II Field Development - Moving
Towards Action (2003) Among
the project objectives : improve the capacity of ONLC to support its
constituents; support process toward the articulation of the Holistic
Approach to Native Literacy. Strengthening
Community Partnerships (2003) A
project intended to educate and inform communities and host organisations
of the requirements and realities of Literacy and Basic Skills funded
Native literacy delivery, program development and administration. |
