Acknowledgements

The purpose of this research project was to get a better understanding of self-management and self-direction and its importance to the learning process. Further, we wanted the research to identify what future projects are needed by the Literacy and Basic Skills field in Ontario. The OLC thanks Katrina Grieve for her incredible contribution to our deeper understanding of this area. Acknowledgments and thanks to Patricia Brady who managed the project. We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the following people:

Reference Group: Ann Ashberry Conestoga College
  Bob Baldin Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
  Bob Mack Northern College
  Donna Lovell OLC Learners’ Council
  Jane Dolcetti Confederation College
  Kim Strickland OLC Learners’ Council
  Linda Boon Literacy Society South Muskoka
  Pennyann Tibbitts OLC Learners’ Council
   
Special thanks to:
  • Nancy Jackson and Sheila Stewart, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) / University of Toronto
  • The literacy learners and practitioners who shared their thoughts about this topic
  • Ningwakwe/Priscilla George
  • Adult Literacy Research Circle at OISE
  • Contributors to the AlphaCom discussion on self-management and self-direction

OLC gratefully acknowledges the financial support provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Literacy and Basic Skills Section and the National Literacy Secretariat, Human Resources Development Canada.

Thanks to Rose Strohmaier for editing this document and to Steve Knowles of The Right Type for design and layout.

Sue Folinsbee
Acting Co-Executive Director
Ontario Literacy Coaltion
anuary 2003

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