D. MATERIALS

A quality adult literacy program uses a wide variety of instructional materials appropriate for adults consistent with the program's philosophy, as well as a wide variety of supplementary support and resource materials.

a) In the list below, please check the conditions which apply to your program.

1. _____ A wide variety of "real life" instructional materials is used.
2. _____ Materials are adult-oriented and interesting to students.
3. _____ Materials are free of bias for: ___ sex ___ age ___race.
4. _____ Canadian content adequately represented.
5. _____ Materials are appropriate to language level of learners.
6. _____ Materials encourage meaningful discussion and critical thinking.
7. _____ Materials are up-to-date.
8. _____ Materials are easy to use.
9. _____ Materials are attractive.
10. _____ Program generates its own materials:
    
    
    1. _____ learner-produced,
    2. _____ tutor-produced.
11. _____ A wide variety of supplementary materials is available:
    
    
    1. _____ newspapers
    2. _____ magazines
    3. _____ books
    4. _____ audio-visual resources
    5. _____ other (specify) ___________________________________

b) How would you rate the overall quality of the training you have received? Please circle the appropriate number on the scale below.

c) Which of the numbered items in checklist (a) above do you feel need to be improved? (Please make any additional relevant comments or suggestions below or on the back of this sheet.)

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