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Read, Catherine; Mackay, Ron – 1984
This study outlines some of the literacy problems of immigrants to Canada and the attempts being made to overcome these problems. The study first examines some of the popular definitions of literacy with a view to finding one that might be a goal for all illiterates in Canada regardless of their birthplace. Next, the latest data are analyzed to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Educational Needs
Witter, Susan R. – 1979
This document discusses the adult education component of two Canadian women's organizations from a historical perspective. The two organizations chosen, the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada and the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Canada have traditionally emphasized the education of women. The six sections of the paper cover…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Education, Educational History
Peer reviewedMcAlpine, Lynn – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1987
Presents case study of an inservice training package designed to prepare teachers to implement proposed changes. Developed for an English as a second language (ELS) program for adult francophones, this package consists of workshops and materials which view implementing change as a learning process for teachers as well as students. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Programs, Attitude Change, Case Studies
Long, Ellen – 1997
This report was based on telephone interviews with 86 individuals from 53 workplaces across Canada. The study sample included a diverse range of workplace types and sizes from both large and small communities. Of the eligible workplaces contacted, 93% were able to participate. The interview questions focused on why workplaces started basic skills…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Basic Skills, Education Work Relationship
MacKenzie, John – 1982
New Careers is an alternative adult career-training and education program that provides experienced-based career training to people in Manitoba who have had little or no opportunity to take part in formal education and employment in the labor force. The adults in training enter the program with a grade 9 educational level. They receive adult basic…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adults
Vocational Training and Education in Alberta. Coombe Lodge Case Study. Information Bank Number 2003.
Marsh, D. T. – 1984
This paper describes the provision of vocational education in the Province of Alberta, especially the education provided by Alberta Vocational Centres (AVCs). The paper is organized in two sections. The first, introductory section describes the Province of Alberta and its educational system. The second section focuses on Alberta Vocational Centres…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Canada Natives, Course Organization
