Cathy’s Cards: Instant
Conversation in the Classroom (1998) An adult learner edition especially created for upper beginning to
advanced language learners in either multi-level or single-level adult
learner classes. Teacher’s Guide/Idea Book included with the 270
cue cards. The Use of Educational Software
in Adult Literacy Programs : A Comparison of Integrated Learning
Systems and Stand-alone Software (1996) Examines the results of three Integrated Learning Systems used in
Manitoba, and compared them with those received for students in other
literacy programs who were using only stand-alone software. A teacher’s
questionnaire examines the other presumed advantages and disadvantages
of using computer-assisted instruction in adult literacy classrooms. Cloze the Gap (1997)
Uses the cloze procedure to teach reading comprehension, grammar,
and writing. Material designed to develop and integrate language
skills. The Janus Project: Promises and
Prospects of Technology and Women’s Learning (1997) Examines new communications technologies as they relate to women’s
learning. Inclusion : Recent Research
(1997) For anyone interested in Inclusive Education, a book which is free
of jargon and is thought provoking, challenging and based on real
data. Suzy Harris Upgrading Workshop
Manual (1997) A manual intended for tutor trainers, containing eight different
upgrading workshop segments. Reader’s Helper (1997) Focuses on a different aspect of literature - such as narration,
plot, character, setting, subject and theme, style and tone. Learning
activities suggested for each topic. Doing it for Ourselves: A Collection of Resource Tools for Volunteer Tutor Program Coordination (1997) A manual whose purpose is to assist the coordination of volunteer
tutor programs and the training of new volunteer tutors. Adult Learning Computer Based Training (1998) Silver Fox
Developments Teaches the characteristics and needs of the adult
learner and introduces methods of teaching adults using major adult
learning theories. Literacy and the Courts :
Protecting the Right to Understand (1996) To improve awareness and understanding of the needs of justice
system users, particularly those with limited literacy skills; to
improve the effectiveness of justice system communications with users. Rural Literacy Promotion Kit
(1997) Contains background information, examples of letters to send to
community leaders to promote literacy awareness, a community profile
questionnaire, an executive summary of the project, literacy and
literacy levels definitions, as well as New Brunswick statistics on
literacy. Label-free Learning :
Supporting Learners with Disabilities (1996) A book that uses the principles of whole language to view learners
with disabilities and their learning needs from a positive
perspective, and with a focus on literacy development. A valuable
resource of hands-on, practical knowledge. Learner Resource Handbook
(1997) A step by step plain language approach that will help learners
review or add to their skills. The International Literacy
Explorer, CD-ROM (1997) Intended to help train literacy professionals in innovative
approaches to learning and instruction. Case studies in six topic
areas included : Rethinking Literacy, Language and Culture, Gender and
Development, Teaching and Learning, Quality and Innovation, and
Educational Technology. 
Marketing Workplace Basic
Skills (1997) A manual designed to provide a clear and practical guide to what
literacy service providers need to know and do to market workplace
basic skills programs and services effectively. Topics include:
Demystifying Marketing and Sales; How to Plan and Implement a
Marketing Strategy, Administrative Support to Marketing and Sales. |