Section Descriptions:
The ten Sections of the SARC Literacy Activities Handbook are described
below. Emphasis is on how the tutor can make the best use of each particular
Section.
Section 1
Introduction
- This Section provides a description of the overall literacy strategy of
the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC). This discussion
can place the issue into a wider perspective for tutors. Tutors will be
informed of other resources that have been developed by SARC, which may
assist them in their work.
- The definitions provided in this Section will help literacy tutors judge
whether the SARC Literacy Activities Handbook is a suitable resource
for the learners they are partnering with.
- The learner profiles can provide tutors with more perspective on working
with adult learners with intellectual / developmental disabilities.
Section 2
Some Instructional Strategies
- This Section outlines teaching approaches and perspectives that have been
thought to be effective with learners with intellectual / developmental
disabilities. Tutors will benefit from becoming familiar with them. Activity
ideas are also included in the discussions.
- Some criteria for the tutor to consider when choosing an activity to try
with a learner are included. Selecting the right activities for a particular
learner is a key toward their achieving greater learning success.