Written in clear language, this guide helps to make dealing with the health-care system a less intimidating experience.
The authors cover such topics as when to go to the doctor; making and keeping appointments; preparing for an appointment; answering the doctor’s questions; and taking prescribed medications correctly.
The General Education Development (GED) test has been widely used in Canada over the past 25 years as a means of conferring a qualification deemed to be equivalent to a high school diploma. The author of this paper makes the case for a system called PRIME as an attractive alternative to the GED.
This guide explains the options available to adults who want to return to school in Manitoba. The information is presented in a question-and-answer format, covering such topics as why an adult would want to return to school; options for new Canadians; and the availability of classes throughout the province.
A comparison of Integrated Learning Systems and Stand-alone Software
This research project, administered by the Stevenson-Britannia Community Resource Centre of Manitoba, examined the results of three ILSes used in Manitoba, namely TRO's PLATO, the Columbia Computer Corporation package, and the Pathfinder computer-managed instruction system and compared them with those received for students in other literacy programs who were using only stand-alone software.
This paper compares health indicators for areas of high and low literacy in Manitoba. Chapters include: Is Literacy Linked to Poor Health?; The Relationship Between Health and Literacy; Implications for Health; Literacy and Health Factors; Health in Low Literacy Regions; The Health Costs of Rural Low Literacy Rates; Recommendations; and References.
