The fall edition of the Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy is available now! Published by ProLiteracy, this issue contains the following articles: Research The Lessons of the Churn: Adult Basic Education and Disciplining the Adult Learner – Erik Jacobson A Framework for Capacity Building in Adult and Workforce Education… Read more
Media literacy is more than being able to access media. It also means being able to analyze and evaluate the information you’re getting from media. Test your ability to tell what’s real and what’s fake using the Animals Quiz and the News Quiz from Media Smarts. Here are four steps you can take to help… Read more
We are pleased to welcome Yusra Qadir, the Director of Innovations, Advocacy and Multicultural HIPPY for the Mothers Matter Centre, as our guest blogger. Today she’s describing the HIPPY ELL Curriculum, an English language learning program for adults. While this curriculum was developed to accompany the HIPPY family literacy program, it can also be used… Read more
We are pleased to welcome Linda Peteherych as our guest blogger. Linda is a LINC Literacy instructor and the Literacy Lead for Burnaby School District’s LINC Program. Today she shares the approach that makes their program unique, earning an honourable mention in the 2020 ABC Life Literacy Canada Literacy Innovation Award. ____________________________________________________________ The Burnaby School… Read more
Did you know that The Westcoast Reader is now available as a digital newspaper? This format is great for tutors and other practitioners working remotely. Earlier this year Felisha Chuter who creates social media and more for The Westcoast Reader and is an EAL teacher presented a webinar on Using The Westcoast Reader as a… Read more
October is Health Literacy Month! Adult literacy students want to learn something that is relevant to them. Health is both an interesting and practical topic for most students. Locally produced teaching and learning resources can connect students to services in their community. Did you know that there are a number of made-in-BC resources for teaching… Read more
Today is International Plain Language Day! In plain language writing, the words, layout, and design are so clear that your audience can find what they need, understand what they find, and use that information. It saves time and money, and improves understanding. COVID-19 resources in plain language are a recent example of the importance of… Read more
Literacy matters more than ever! We chose this theme for Literacy Month 2020 to acknowledge the importance of literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Literacy facilitates our access to and understanding of: health and safety information, government services and benefits, and online education and work opportunities. It helps us make informed decisions at home, at work… Read more
The Decoda Library has reopened for borrowing! We’ve been busy building the library collection, looking forward resuming library loans. Here are some of the new books you can request. Click the titles for more information. Family Literacy and Early Learning Let’s Play! Activities for Families Nature-based Learning for Young Children Play Today The Whole-Brain Child… Read more
Digital literacy involves more than knowing how to use a digital device. It also includes learning how to keep devices and your personal information safe. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month! This year the focus is on keeping devices (phones, computers, networks and smart devices) secure. Each week will focus on one device and offer… Read more