This book was the idea of inmates in the Literacy Program at Brandon Correctional Institution. They wanted to produce a booklet that was meaningful to themselves and hopefully, to other people who have a problem with alcohol and/or drugs.
The face of adult literacy has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. In addition to literacy/upgrading, programs are being called upon to offer employment development skills, family literacy, life skills training and various short courses. Practitioners are also expected to offer expanded needs assessments as well as counseling supports. Literacy has expanded to include the workplace and the family as well as the individual.
This book is intended as a resource that can be used in a variety of flexible and creative ways to meet a wide range of needs in rural literacy programs.
Research Investigating Persistence and Retention in Adult Literacy Programs
In order to investigate what adult literacy programs can do to motivate students to continue learning, this study compared students receiving individual instruction to those learning in groups. This report includes a literature review, quantitative and qualitative data, and recommendations for program development for adult literacy.
A Children's Health Book to Reduce Their Fears of Illness and Disease , Revised Edition
Recommended for children under the age of 9 and written in words, language and illustrations that they can understand, this book contains brief and concise 'overviews' of numerous afflictions and illnesses.
This document contains facilitation materials for a workshop aimed at helping women build their self-esteem and, in the process, improve their employment prospects.
The material is organized into four themes: self-esteem and the rule of perfection; assertiveness – finding my own voice; taking responsibility – recognizing my personal freedom; and affirmation of personal growth and future attitude.
