This packet contains seven learning modules developed for use in Fieldcrest Cannon workplace literacy classes for dye tub operators. The modules cover the following topics: (1) communications 1; (2) communications 2; (3) general safety; (4) chemical safety; (5) calculator; (6) benefits; and (7) statistical process control. Modules consist of an…

This packet contains eight learning modules developed for use in Fieldcrest Cannon workplace literacy classes for yardage binder operators. The modules cover the following topics: (1) communications 1 and 2; (2) safety; (3) fractions; (4) statistical process control; (5) measurement; (6) calculator; (7) benefits; and (8) computer. Modules consist…

This packet contains eight learning modules developed for use in Fieldcrest Cannon workplace literacy classes for supervisors. The modules cover the following topics: (1) coaching/communication; (2) coaching/communication and motivation; (3) communication skills; (4) training/coaching; (5) time management; (6) policy and procedures; (7) safety;…

This guide was designed to help English-as-a-second-language (ESL) instructors teach work-related language. All the language areas in the guide address communication situations that ESL students would be likely to encounter in the workplace. The guide is divided into departments at the worksite where conversations between non-native English…

This workbook suggests six problem-solving steps to help employees in workplace literacy programs learn how to solve problems: identify the problem; clarify goals; examine alternatives; choose; act; and evaluate and react. Fifteen problem scenarios are provided for group efforts in problem solving. A problem-solving questionnaire and questionnaire…

This packet contains 10 learning modules developed for new employees at the Lozier Corporation, as well as a facilitator's manual for teaching the modules. The modules cover the following topics: (1) introduction; (2) Lozier history; (3) personal protective equipment, heat stress and back injuries, and evacuation and housekeeping; (4) bloodborne…

This course syllabus was developed for a workplace literacy project conducted cooperatively through the Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau and Northeast Metro Technical College. It is part of the job-specific curriculum for commercial truck drivers developed during the project. This guide lists the courses necessary to complete a 24-credit diploma…

This document contains the learning modules developed during the Nabisco Richmond Facility's workplace literacy project. The first section is the facilitator's guide and the second is the participants' copy. Modules are included on the following topics: listening, problem solving, applied math (including calculator usage and military time), graph…

This curriculum guide was created to guide workplace basic skills instructors in the design of customized curricula for Project Employment Assistance and Skill Enhancement (EASE II), an on-the-job literacy and basic skills improvement project for employees of small companies in the metal working industry in the Chicago area. The guide contains…

These three learning modules were developed for a workplace literacy project conducted cooperatively through the Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau and Northeast Metro Technical College. They are part of the job-specific curriculum for commercial truck drivers developed during the project. The three modules, "Managing the…

This manual is a guide to an interactive training program designed to address key skills necessary in today's high performance workplace. The module is intended to meet the learning needs of production workers who may have limited basic skills or literacy. This module, which addresses making suggestions, encourages and prepares workers to share…

This manual is a guide to an interactive training program designed to address key skills necessary in today's high performance workplace. The module is intended to meet the learning needs of production workers who may have limited basic skills or literacy. This module, which addresses active listening and feedback, is meant to help workers learn…

This manual is a guide to an interactive training program designed to address key skills necessary in today's high performance workplace. The module is intended to meet the learning needs of production workers who may have limited basic skills or literacy. This module, which addresses conflict resolution, focuses on helping employees understand…

A study researched the role of literacy, language, and numeracy as vehicles for learning in training packages delivered at South Australia industry sites. Data were gathered through onsite interviews or focus groups with trainees, workplace trainers, resource and training support persons, and managerial and supervisory persons, of their opinion of…

This manual is a guide to an interactive training program designed to address key skills necessary in today's high performance workplace. The module is intended to meet the learning needs of production workers who may have limited basic skills or literacy. This module presents a six-step problem-solving model: brainstorming; analyzing cause and…