For complete information on all these resources, see the bibliography for this unit.
| TITLE | AUTHOR | VALUE / USEFULNESS |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Characteristics of Adult Learners | ||
| Adult Learning, Adult Teaching | John and Carolyn Daines and Brian Graham | Chapter is a good summary of adults as learners. |
| Principles of Adult Learning | Verizon Literacy Network | This is a free online training course for volunteers. |
| Literacy and Basic Skills Practitioner Training | Literacy and Basic Skills Program of Ontario | See the module on adult learning that is part of this free online training course. |
| Section 2: Helping Learning Happen | ||
| Journeyworkers | Mary Norton | “Helping Learning Happen” on pages 9-33 has a good discussion of how to foster learning |
| Making It Meaningful: A Whole Language Guide for Literacy Tutors | Marilyn Caplan | “Getting to Know Your Student” on pages 3-4 has a brief discussion on getting to know a learner. “Students as Learners” on pages 5-8 has a few ideas on how to work with a learner. |
| The Volunteer Tutor’s Toolbox | Beth Herrmann | “Know your Learners” on pages 3-6 has a few ideas on how to get to know learners. “Know How to Interact with Learners” on pages 0- 4 lists the factors tutors should consider when working with a learner. |
| Who Wants to Learn? Patterns of Participation in Canadian Literacy and Upgrading Programs | ABC Canada Literacy Foundation | This national research lists the reasons people want to learn. |
| Why Aren’t They Calling? Non-participation in Literacy and Upgrading Programs | ABC Canada Literacy Foundation | This national research explains why people do not register in programs. |
| Handbook for Literacy Tutors | Chris Harwood | “Learners and Tutors” on pages - through -4 focuses on literacy learners and barriers to learning. |
| Tutor Tools | Literacy Alberta | Pages 6-10 list ways to create a positive learning experience. |
| Pathways Sourcebook | Ann Goldblatt and Jan McBean | This identifies factors affecting participation and provides insights into barriers to participation. |
| Section 3: Active Learners | ||
| The Volunteer Tutor’s Toolbox | Beth Herrmann | “Helping Literacy Learners Develop Positive Attitudes” on pages 0- 3 offers some good ideas for developing positive learning attitudes. |
| Teaching Reading to Adults: A Balanced Approach | Pat Campbell | Chapter 6 provides an in-depth exploration of participatory approaches to learning. |