For complete information on all these resources, see the bibliography for this unit.
| TITLE | AUTHOR | VALUE / USEFULNESS |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1: What Does Literacy Mean? | ||
| Building on Our Competencies: Canadian Results of the New International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) | Statistics Canada | The results of IALSS ( 003) provide the most recent statistics on literacy at the time this manual was written. |
| Movement for Canadian Literacy: Statistics Show Millions Struggle with | Movement for Literacy | This document highlights key findings of the Canadian Literacy survey and provides notes on the literacy community’s response to IALSS. |
| Section 2: Defining Your Philosophy of Literacy | ||
| Rethinking Literacy Education | Alan Quigley | This book explores different literacy perspectives and their impact on program delivery. |
| Learning about Participatory Approaches in Adult Literacy Education | Mary Norton and Grace Malicky | This book examines participatory approaches in education. |
| Exploring Tutors’ and Students’ Beliefs About Reading and Reading Strategies | Rebecca Still | This is a book based on a research study conducted in Alberta. Students and tutors share their beliefs about reading. |
High literacy skills are critical to a healthy economy and society.
Canadian Council on Learning in State of Learning in Canada