Newfoundland and Labrador headlines
An IALW 2012 social media guide from OLC, ABC and Frontier College
Posted: February 29, 2012 | 
| Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
This year, ABC Life Literacy Canada, Frontier College and the Ontario Literacy Coalition have co-written a social media guide to encourage Canadian organizations to celebrate adult learning and raise awareness of lifelong learning in Canada.
March is Aboriginal Languages Month: Northwest Territories Literacy Council
Posted: February 29, 2012 |
Category: Learning
The Northwest Territories Literacy Council has several resources on its website to help you observe Aboriginal Languages Month. Included are the announcement, a languages map, a quiz, ideas for adult education programs and tips for families.
The Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN), a non-profit charitable organization, represents literacy coalitions, organizations and individuals in every province and territory. CLLN shares knowledge, engages partners and stakeholders, and builds awareness to advance literacy and learning across Canada.
Call for concept papers from Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES)
Posted: February 23, 2012 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) has launched a Call for Concepts 2012 with a goal of addressing critical research gaps in adult literacy and essential skills. The closing date is April 5, 2012.
Northrup Frye statue unveiled - festival April 23-29 in Moncton
Posted: February 21, 2012 |
Category: Learning
A sneak peek of a statue celebrating what would have been Northrop Frye's 100th birthday was unveiled Monday at Moncton's Capitol Theatre along with a list of authors and literary critics who will be attending this year's Frye Festival.
Innovative programs bridging education gap between Canada’s North, South
Posted: February 17, 2012 |
Category: Learning
Communities in Canada’s North often lag behind the South in terms of educational outcomes, but they are leaders in developing innovative ways to improve educational programming and delivery, according to a new report from The Conference Board of Canada’s Centre for the North.
CCL president/CEO reflects on 'Legacy Tour' as organization prepares to close door March 31
Posted: February 8, 2012 |
Category: Learning
"In its legacy report, the centrepiece of CCL’s recommendations for voluntary, co-operative and integrated intergovernmental action on learning has been the establishment of a federal/provincial/territorial Council of Ministers on Learning. ... Taken together, CCL’s recommendations and the reflections from Canadians heard during the tour suggest that it is indeed time to take action and move forward."
Literacy NL wants plan from Newfoundland and Labrador government
Posted: February 7, 2012 |
Category: Learning
A group dedicated to promoting literacy in Newfoundland and Labrador is asking the provincial government why it has not released its plan for advancing adult literacy.
The National Film Board has debuted Paula Kaston’s documentary “Literacy and Life” in Toronto. The profiled adults have overcome many challenges on their journey including assimilating into a new country in Canada, overcoming stigmas from past educational experiences and embracing new learning styles despite perceived learning disabilities.
Feature of the Month: Document looks at literacy and development of francophone minority communities
Posted: February 2, 2012 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Not all francophone minority communities carry the same weight or have the same institutional support. “On the Acadian peninsula of New Brunswick and in certain regions of Ontario, people can easily obtain services in French. They have institutional support whereas in British Columbia it takes people a long time to obtain services in French. It is important to make that distinction,” says Yvon Laberge, a member of the NALD Board of Directors.
Summer Institute 2012 to examine culture of learning in context of workplace literacy, essential skills (PDF)
Posted: February 1, 2012 |
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
Summer Institute 2012 will consolidate the learning from the last three years, examine several models of WLES that have been effective in specific contexts and ask how and why they worked, and why so few transfer well in other settings. Early registration is recommended.
National teacher survey shows diversity as key challenge in Canadian classrooms
Posted: February 1, 2012 |
Category: Learning
According to a recent national survey reporting on nearly 10,000 Canadian classes, one in every six students has an identified learning exceptionality. In addition, more than one in 10 students in these classes have challenges understanding the school's language of instruction. The survey, conducted by the Canadian Teachers' Federation drew responses from nearly 3,800 teachers, the largest number obtained in a CTF online survey to date.
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