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Murray, Janet; Yerichuk, Deanna; Murray-Smith, Nick – Movement for Canadian Literacy, 2009
In March 2009, Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL) commissioned "Resources for Results", a private research and evaluation firm, to conduct a baseline study to explore the effects of the recent economic downturn on literacy and essential skills programs across Canada. The "Resources for Results" research team interviewed 35…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Interviews
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, 2010
This report presents the results of the formative evaluation of the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program (ALLESP). Data collection related to this evaluation took place between November 2008 and May 2009. The evaluation resulted in the following four recommendations: (1) It is recommended that Program objectives and activities…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Formative Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Administrative Change
Alberta Advanced Education, 2006
This report and the companion backgrounder "Supporting Persons with Disabilities in Post-Secondary Education" represents the work of the "Foundational Learning and Diversity" sub-committee. Within the larger context and framework of "A Learning Alberta," the sub-committee focused on identifying priorities for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Postsecondary Education, Adult Education
Program-Based Research Special Interest Group, London (Ontario). – 1993
This publication contains nine articles about the process of doing research by literacy practitioners and volunteers in several areas of the Ontario (Canada) literacy field. "Implementing a Workplace Program: A Look Back" (Maria Ioannou-Makrakis) describes the process followed and the learning outcomes from planning, implementing, and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Basic Skills
Taylor, Maurice, Ed.; Bedard, Rene, Ed. – 1992
Among 8 French and 54 English papers in this report are the following: "Marks on Paper" (Andruske); "A Multifaceted Approach to Program Evaluation" (Barabash-Pope et al.); "Marine Incidents and their Prevention through Education" (Boshier); "Exploring Needs of Adult Students in Postsecondary Institutions"…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. – 2000
Alberta Learning was created in May 1999 to enhance the focus of the government of Alberta, Canada, on lifelong learning and equipping all Albertans with the information and skills needed to live and work in the information age. During its first year of operation, Alberta Learning focused on its core businesses of basic learning, adult learning,…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Apprenticeships, Basic Skills, Cooperative Planning