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1. Auding and Reading (1974)
A Developmental Model
By: Thomas G. Sticht, Lawrence J. Beck, Robert N. Hauke, Glenn M. Kleiman, James H. James
Many adults lack sufficient literacy skills for technical training and successful career progression. Because of the crucial
role that literacy plays in instruction and job performance information regarding the nature of literacy skills and their
development is needed. Such information should prove useful in the development of literacy training programs, and in the
development of more effective and/or efficient methods for imparting knowledge by the spoken or printed word.
Because several recent reviews of the scientific literature on reading and language skills failed to uncover many salient
facts for use in guiding literacy research or development of literacy training programs, it was felt that the present review
should be guided by a theory or model which could provide a rationale for sorting, sifting, and interpreting various research
studies. Accordingly, a simple model of the development of oracy and literacy skills was developed, and literature was
reviewed and synthesized within the framework of the model.
Added: 2006-05-03
2. Bridging the Employment Gap - Grounds Maintenance (2008)
Workforce Curricula for Learners with Low Level Literacy Skills
Series: Bridging the Employment Gap
By: Simcoe/Muskoka Literacy Network
This manual is part of Bridging the Employment Gap for Learners with Low Level Literacy Skills, a two-phase project begun in 2001. Phase 1 of the project focused on students with the lowest level literacy and basic skills, especially the developmentally challenged population. In Phase 2, the focus was expanded to include all Essential Skills Level 1 learners. This project involved the development of job-specific sector manuals that include step-by-step learning activities for selected tasks in specified sectors. All the activities have been aligned to the Essential Skills and to the selected National Occupation Classification profiles.
There are six manuals in the series: Clerical, Grounds Maintenance, Janitorial, Kitchen Help, Retail, and Ready for Work.
The Grounds Maintenance manual will help individuals who may have the opportunity to work for a landscaping company or the municipality doing general yard and garden care, outdoor maintenance, and minor repairs. It includes seven main units: Safety, Understanding Hazardous Product Labels, Tools and Fasteners, Lawns and Gardens: Tasks and Tools, Lawnmowers, Flower Gardens, and Communicating on the Job. This manual should be used in conjunction with Ready for Work, a manual that addresses the "soft skills" common to many jobs.
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Added: 2009-03-02
3. Career Matters (2002)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
By: Sheri Mankal
This website review from CONNECT features Career Matters by TVO. This site provides career information for people who are unsure of what field they want to work in.
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Added: 2003-07-27
4. Career Planning Guide for Adult Learners (1999)
By: Calvin Coish
Calvin Coish's Career Planning Guide for Adult Learners includes stories, questions, sample resume, cover letter and much more. Written for adult learners this publication explores the world of work, occupations and career fields. Interspersed among the practical chapters that provide information about these topics are the personal stories of five adults who talk about their school and work experiences. A section entitled Jobs of the Future provides brief descriptions of career areas for people living in Newfoundland and Labrador, while the final section of the booklet explores job search techniques and entrepreneurship.
For information, contact :
College of the North Atlantic
PO Box 745
Grand Falls-Windsor NF A2A 2M4
Tel. (709) 489-4317
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Added: 1999-01-01
5. Cashier Demonstration - LBS Level 3/4 (2005)
Series: Connecting to Workplaces
The Cashier Demonstration LBS Level 3 booklet gives learners and instructors information on a career as a cashier.
It includes essential core skills chart, demonstrations, resources and other useful information.
This is one of ten booklets in a series entitled "Connecting to Workplaces". The other careers in the series include:
1- Chambermaid/Housekeeping Cleaner Demonstration LBS Level 3
2- Pet Groomer LBS Levels 3/4
3- Hunting/Fishing or Recreation Guide Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
4- Laundromat Operator Demonstration LBS Level 4
5- Taxi Driver Demonstration - LBS Level 3
6- Florist Assistant Demonstration LBS Level 3
7- Security Officer LBS Levels 2/3
8- Forestry Worker Demonstration LBS Level 3
9- Nanny/Caregiver Demonstration LBS Levels 2/3
Added: 2006-03-10
6. Connecting to Workplaces (2004)
Validating Outcomes Demonstrations with Employers
By: Susan Taylor
From October 2003 to June 2004, Literacy Network Northeast conducted a job creation partnership project in Northeastern Ontario entitled the Workforce Skills Training project. This project involved hiring twelve researchers in eight communities throughout Northeastern Ontario. These researchers worked in literacy and basic skills funded agencies gathering information on entry-level jobs in the local labour market and creating job profiles.
This document is a report of the project and outlines the results of the pilot process and pros and cons regarding employer contact. It also summarizes what employers said, what conclusions were drawn from the results, what principles were learned due to the methods used as well as challenges encountered. This report includes a comprehensive executive summary, in addition to background information, a description of the project, results, recommendations and conclusions.
Added: 2008-06-12
7. Developing Job Descriptions in Ontario's Community Literacy Agencies (2010)
By: Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO)
The authors of this document note that each position in a literacy organization, whether paid or volunteer, should have a written job description that clearly states the responsibilities and key expectations for that position.
They provide a template for developing job descriptions and offer sample job descriptions for both staff and volunteer positions. The authors have also included a section on the legal responsibilities of the board of directors of a non-profit organization.
Throughout the document, the authors have included links to websites offering more information about job descriptions and governance in the non-profit sector.
Added: 2010-07-27
8. Essential Skills & The Northern Oil and Gas Workforce (2005)
By: Western Canada Workplace Essential Skills Training Network
The focus of Essential Skills and the Northern Oil and Gas Workforce was on effective training with a particular emphasis on the role of essential skills enhancement in the development of the northern workforce. It was hoped that this conference would help to raise awareness of essential skills and provide a jumping off point for increased essential skills integration in education and workplace training programs.
Added: 2006-05-05
9. Essential Workplace Skills: Solutions for the Small Workplace (2001)
Series: The Learning at Work Project
By: Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board
This report documents six pilot projects established by The Learning at Work Project. The pilot projects were set in different Saskatchewan regions and with different partners. The purpose of these pilots was to understand how to promote essential workplace skills training to the small workplace and how the small workplace could best access this training.
Added: 2003-05-23
10. Guide to Essential Workplace Skills (2001)
Series: The Learning at Work Project
By: Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board
By checking to see if there is an essential skills gap in the workplace, you put yourself in position to make improvements that are fundamental to success. This guide describes a process for examining your workplace (or your own job) to see if there is an essential skills gap and what you might be able to do about that gap.
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The Learning At Work project of the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board (SLFDB) has produced this guide, developed in consultation with business, labour, agriculture, and other Reference Groups of the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board. The Guide is a tool to help employers, unions, and employees investigate how essential workplace skills are used in their own jobs and workplaces. Workplace literacy refers to essential workplace skills of reading, writing, computer competency, oral communication, interpersonal skills/attitudes, decision-making, problem-solving, math, and teamwork.
For information : Ann Curry, Project Manager, SLFDB, 202-2222 13th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3M7, Tel. (306) 790-1270 or 1-800-394-3899, Fax: 306-757-7880, Email: learningatwork@sk.sympatico.ca WWW : http://www.dlcwest.com/~slfdb/ The workbook is available online at : http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/liters/index.htm (01.03.23)
Added: 2003-05-23
