Unit 5: About Literacy

Many tutors come into programs with a limited knowledge of literacy and how it impacts our lives. Yet our individual understandings and beliefs give literacy its meaning and definition. When we understand our beliefs about literacy and the way literacy, or the lack of it, affects our daily lives, we will be better able to help those with low literacy skills.

This unit will help tutors gain an understanding of literacy’s importance in daily life and explore their beliefs about literacy.

Literacy Alberta has created a number of fact sheets related to literacy. They are written in clear language and cover such topics as families, Aboriginal success, clear language and poverty. Contact Literacy Alberta for the fact sheets, or visit our website at www.literacyalberta.ca to download them.