Connecting literacy, learning & work

Pinsent-Johnson, Christine 1965- (Author).

Summary: This book tells the story of an adult literacy program that changed the way it thought about and taught literacy for adults who wanted to make changes to their work. It describes how learning and assessment activities changed, how instructors took on different roles, and how the class included a more diverse group of students. Includes a research review, a brief discussion of best practices in programs for adults who encounter multiple barriers to employment and details a way of connecting literacy, learning and work.

Record details

Physical Description: 153 p. : photos ; 28 cm. + 1 CD.
Publisher: Ottawa: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Continuing Education, 2008.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Yasmen's story -- 1. Frameworks for discussing literacy, learning and work -- Jane's story -- 2. Research about literacy programs and students -- Edmund's story -- 3. A new learning program -- Geraldin'e story -- 4. Developing learning and assessment activities -- Marlene's story -- 5. Connecting theory and practice -- Catherine's story -- Conclusions and possibilities -- References -- Appendix 1: a work placement guide -- Appendix 2: Photo story guide.

Additional Physical Form available Note:

Also available online.