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Fenwick, Tara – Adult Education Quarterly: A Journal of Research and Theory, 2008
This article explores processes and possibilities for critical learning in the workplace, with a focus on workers laboring in what are often exploitive and dehumanizing conditions. The argument is based on a study of work-life learning of women, mostly new immigrants, employed long-term at an Alberta garment manufacturing plant. It is argued that…
Descriptors: Industry, Females, Manufacturing, Foreign Countries
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Bulgak, Akif Asil; Liquan, He – Industry and Higher Education, 1996
A Chinese university and a Canadian university collaborated on an advanced manufacturing technologies project designed to address human resource development needs in China. The project featured university/industry/government partnership and attention to environmental issues. (SK)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship, Industry, International Educational Exchange
Tratt, Grace, Comp. – 1974
Canadian small presses which publish in English are listed in this directory. Arranged alphabetically by press, each listing contains (where available) name of founder, founding date, first publication, present or last known owners, present or last known address, and a narrative description of publishing activities. The list covers both existing…
Descriptors: Directories, English, Publishing Industry
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Bohemia, Erik; Ghassan, Aysar – American Journal of Distance Education, 2012
This article explores project-based cross-cultural and cross-institutional learning. Using Web 2.0 technologies, this project involved more than 240 students and eighteen academic staff from seven international universities. The focus of this article relates to a project-based learning activity named "The Gift". At each institution the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Projects, Distance Education, Active Learning
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2009
The graduate of the Communication Technician apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) supervise, train and coach apprentices; (2) use a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and its application to communication and associated equipment used in the telecommunication industry; (3) understand…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Paraprofessional Personnel, Apprenticeships, Telecommunications
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Schreyer, Christine – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2008
This article examines the parallel development of language planning and land planning within the Loon River Cree First Nation. Loon River Cree territory, located in north-central Alberta, Canada, is an area where major oil and gas industry, as well as logging and mining are constantly encroaching. The community, who still use Cree in their daily…
Descriptors: Language Planning, Fuels, Industry, Forestry
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2007
The graduate of the Recreational Vehicle Service Technician apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) know the standards and regulations that relate to recreation vehicles; (2) install, repair and maintain LP gas distribution systems and appliances; (3) install, repair and maintain plumbing and electrical…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional Personnel, Maintenance, Apprenticeships, Foreign Countries
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2006
The graduate of the Gasfitter apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) apply the standards and regulations of natural and LP gas in order to provide the maximum of safety; (2) know the characteristics and proper use of each product; (3) be able to install and maintain pipe systems, appliances and equipment using…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Construction Industry, Course Descriptions, Fuels
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2011
Advanced Education and Technology's mission is to lead the development of a knowledge-driven future through a dynamic and integrated advanced learning and innovation system. Its core businesses are to: (1) provide strategic leadership for Campus Alberta and Alberta Innovates; and (2) engage learners, industry and the community in learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Educational Finance
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2007
The graduate of the Appliance Service Technician apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) responsibly do all work tasks expected of a journeyperson; (2) supervise, train and coach apprentices; (3) use and maintain hand and power tools to the standards of competency and safety required in the trade; (4) by skill…
Descriptors: Safety, Paraprofessional Personnel, Maintenance, Apprenticeships
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Takhar, Jatinder; Dixon, Dave; Donahue, Jill; Marlow, Bernard; Campbell, Craig; Silver, Ivan; Eadie, Jason; Monette, Celine; Rohan, Ivan; Sriharan, Abi; Raymond, Kathryn; Macnab, Jennifer – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 2007
Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry, by funding over 60% of programs in the United States and Canada, plays a major role in continuing medical education (CME), but there are concerns about bias in such CME programs. Bias is difficult to define, and currently no tool is available to measure it. Methods: Representatives from industry and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Industry, Conflict of Interest, Medical Education
Mickleburgh, Brita – Monday Morning, 1971
Focuses on the works of three Canadians: Sir Gilbert Parker, Mazo de la Roche, and Margaret Laurence. (RT)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Literature Appreciation, Publishing Industry
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Twetten, Jim; Smith, M. K.; Julius, Jim; Murphy-Boyer, Linda – EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 2007
Student response systems, commonly referred to as "clickers," have become an important learning tool in higher education. With a growing number of faculty using the technology to promote active learning, student engagement, and assessment, most campuses have seen increasing clicker use. And with faculty bombarded by multiple,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Student Reaction, Active Learning, Student Participation
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Preibisch, Kerry L. – Rural Sociology, 2007
Temporary visa workers are increasingly taking on a heightened profile in Canada, entering the workforce each year in greater numbers than immigrant workers with labor mobility rights (Sharma 2006). This paper examines the incorporation of foreign workers in Canadian horticulture under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP). I argue that…
Descriptors: Industry, Research Methodology, Foreign Workers, Labor
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, 2008
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology's 2008-11 business plan identifies how it plans to work over the next three years to enhance advanced learning opportunities and innovation for all Albertans. Alberta's advanced learning system is composed of public board-governed institutions, the apprenticeship and industry training system,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Vocational Education, Public Agencies, Foreign Countries
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