Resources

Literacy program resources addressing self-awareness

A Dream that Walks by Action Read Community Literacy Centre & Myrna Hanna. Guelph, Ont.: Action Read Community Literacy Centre; Waterloo, Ont.: Garlic Press, 2000.

• This video and workbook create a path for setting goals, starting with self-awareness and self-reflection. For learners at LBS Levels 1–3.

Claiming Our Place: A Workbook to Help Women Become Active in the Community by Jan Sherman and the Women’s Group, Action Read. Guelph, Ontario: Garlic Press, 2000.

• Presents a series of literacy program activities designed to foster confidence and participation in the community. Activities include building self-awareness, and learning to take care of the self.

Expanding Perceptions: An Approach to Self-Management for Employment Preparation by Jennifer Tait. Produced for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, 2002.

• This resource presents a model of reflection that is intended to build self-awareness, help learners explore new attitudes and perceptions, and take responsibility for change. Sections include: dealing with change, self-assessment, getting organized, personal responsibility and conflict resolution.

Learning for Our Health: A Resource for Participatory Literacy and Health Education by Mary Norton and Pat Campbell. Edmonton: The Learning Centre Literacy Association, 1998.

• A useful resource for addressing health issues in literacy programs and recognizing how these issues affect learning. Includes notes for practitioners on how to introduce topics, and a wide range of activities.