Literacy Basics - Community Literacy of Ontario

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INITIAL & ONGOING ASSESSMENT

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Sample Initial Interview Guide

Source: South Temiskaming Assessment & Referral Centre (Literacy Network Northeast). Adapted and used with permission.


Personal Information  
Name: ___________________ Date: ___________________
Address: _________________ Interviewer: ______________
   
Phone: ___________________ Phone #2:_______________
E-Mail:___________________  
Birthdate:_________________ Gender: M graphic - checkbox F graphic - checkbox
First Language:____________ Other:__________________
Source of Income:__________  
Who referred you?:_________  
Work Experience  
Are you looking for work?____  
If yes, what kind of work are you looking for?
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What reading and writing skills do you think you will need for this type of work?
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What other skills do you think you will need?
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Have you had a job before?
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If yes, what type of work did you do?
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Were reading and writing important when you were at work? If yes, please explain.
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What was your favourite job and why?
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School Experience
Where did you go to school?
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What was the last grade you completed?
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How old were you when you left school?
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What language did you study in?
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What courses did you take?
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What was the best part about school?
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What was the worst part about school?
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Why did you leave school?
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Have you taken any other training or educational programs? If yes, please tell me about them.
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Why are you interested in coming back to school now?
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Family/Social
Does anyone else in your family have trouble with reading or writing? Please explain.
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What kind of reading material do you have at home?
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What do you like to read?
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What do you like to do in your spare time?
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Other
Do you prefer to learn on your own or in a group?
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What time of day is best for you to come to school?
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What days of the week are best for you to come to school?
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Do you have anything else to add?
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