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1. Adult Education - Resource Guide and Learning Standards (1998)
'This resource guide has been developed to … demonstrate concretely how adult education practitioners across [New York] state are tackling the job of standards-based teaching and learning, and to offer examples of resource/research material.' (Foreword). Includes learning standards for English language arts and math, as well as supplements for ESOL and GED.
Added: 1998-01-01
2. AECMA Simplified English (2002)
Series: Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) - Fourth Biennial Conference
By: Poppy Quintal
Poppy gave a brief history of how and why Simplified English (SE) was developed, and an overview of the SE rules for vocabulary and grammatical style. A before-and-after analysis of cautions and warnings showed the benefits of SE to an industry in which quick and clear understanding of maintenance procedures is a vital safety consideration.
Added: 2003-04-30
3. Assessment and Evaluation Strategies in Family Literacy Program Development (1996)
By: Adele Thomas, Bram Fisher
This guide is the result of the shared experiences over a two year period of four community based literacy programs which implemented and reviewed a variety of assessment procedures for family literacy evaluation.
This practical and informative resource guide for literacy practitioners was prepared for the National Literacy Secretariat and the Ontario Training and Adjustment Board.
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Added: 1996-01-01
4. Banking Worksheets (2009)
Series: Newcomer Finances Toolkit
By: Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF)
This booklet is part of the Newcomers Finances series produced by Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF). The worksheets cover a range of banking matters, including opening an account; cashing a government cheque; making deposits and withdrawals; direct deposit; preauthorized debits; Internet and telephone banking; banking fees; and dealing with banking problems. Each section includes step-by-step descriptions of each banking activity.
There are also real-life examples of banking matters. For instance, one section outlines the steps someone takes to cancel a preauthorized debit for a monthly gym membership once he decides to quit the gym.
Added: 2010-03-24
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5. Book Bridges: A Family Literacy Program (1997)
By: Barbara J. Wynes, Beverley L. Zakaluk
A Family Literacy handbook for instructors.
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Added: 1997-01-01
6. Book Bridges: A Family Literacy Program (1995)
Handbook for Instructors - Book 1: Reading , Book 2: Writing
By: Barbara J. Wynes, Beverley L. Zakaluk
A Family Literacy handbook for instructors.
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Added: 2004-02-11
7. Canadian Colleges & Institutes - Responding to the Needs of Immigrants (2004)
Results of the Diagnostic Survey of College and Institute Programs and Services for Immigrants and Conclusions of the College and Institute Immigration Roundtable
Series: Canadian Colleges & Institutes
By: The Association of Canadian Community Colleges
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) conducted a diagnostic survey of Canadian colleges and institutes programs and services for immigrants, organized a College and Institute Immigration Roundtable, and developed a section of the ACCC website that profiles the types of programs and services immigrants can access through colleges and institutes.
The results of this diagnostic survey provide a snapshot of how colleges and institutes are meeting the needs of immigrants within their communities, including initiatives that facilitate foreign credential recognition. This report also provides an overview of the barriers faced by colleges and institutes in delivering these services, the barriers faced by immigrants trying to access these programs and services, and the lessons learned.
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Added: 2006-12-14
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8. Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000: ESL for Literacy Learners (2000)
By: Linda Johansson, Kathy Angst, Brenda Beer, Sue Martin, Wendy Rebeck et al
ESL Literacy is a program for individuals who are learning English as a Second Language and who are not functionally literate in their own language for a variety of reasons.
Added: 2000-01-01
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9. Choosing a job (2009)
Lesson Plan 23
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
By: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
This lesson plan, prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, is geared to learners looking for work or planning for employment. The objective of the lesson is to explore decision making, including brainstorming, prioritizing, weighing pros and cons and considering alternative options. Learners will discuss why certain factors about a job are more important than others and how these factors will impact their decision making when they are looking for work.
The two Essential Skills required are Thinking Skills (Decision Making), and Oral Communication.
Added: 2009-11-04
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10. Clear Workplace Communication (A) (2009)
Lesson Plan 16
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
By: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
In the workplace, learners will meet a variety of communication styles. They may need to understand how language can mean different things to different people. They need to know how to communicate directly and to clarify expectations.
This lesson plan is the first of two lessons on clear workplace communication. Prepared by ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers, it is geared to a workplace preparation class.
The two Essential Skills required are: Oral Communication, and Writing.
Added: 2009-10-28
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