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Many Canadians dedicate their time as professional and volunteer educators to help other Canadians reap the advantages of the lifelong learning process. This page contains some quick links to a variety of information for Canadian educators.

Mapping Literacy

In recognition of International Literacy Day, CCL has unveiled an interactive map that includes prose literacy rates for more than 52,200 neighbourhoods across Canada.

Profiles in Learning
Profiles in Learning is CCL’s ongoing series of feature articles exploring the unique lives and learning experiences of eminent Canadians. Read the latest Profile.
Jérôme Turcotte-Routhier: A hero on (and off) the hardcourt, September 23, 2009 An All-Star guard on Laval’s Rouge et Or, Jérôme Turcotte-Routhier’s skills on the court have led to a number of offers by U.S. college basketball teams. But it’s his dedication to academics and his hometown community that has earned him his highest regard: the respect of his peers.

Lessons in Learning
Lessons in Learning is published to provide Canadians with independent information about 'what works' in learning.

Other Pertinent Links
Reports: Pre-Trades Training Programs for Northern Women, January 31, 2009 The 5 E's for Health: Understanding eLiteracies for eLearning in Electronic Educational Environments, December 2008 It’s My Life: A Prescriptive Decision Model to Help Students Explore, Choose, and Plan Careers, September 2008 Encouraging Self-regulated Learning through Electronic Portfolios, (PDF 593 KB); Summary (PDF 341 KB) July 2008 International e-learning strategies: Key findings relevant to the Canadian context, May 2008 A Comparative Study of Small Group Classroom Literacy Instruction and Computer-based Literacy Instruction on the Success of Adult Learners in GED Preparation: A Province-wide Intervention, April 2008 Adult Learning in Aboriginal Community-based Inner-city Organizations, April 2008 Who Likes Science and Why?, Jan. 23, 2007 (PDF 627 KB) Articles: Measuring success in First Nations, Inuit and Métis learning, by Dr. Paul Cappon, published in the May 2008 issue of Policy Options (PDF, 200 KB) Words of comfort to parents about homework, Oct. 25, 2006 State-of-the-field review: A review of the most recent literature on post-secondary education with an emphasis on access and learning, March 1, 2007

Other Pertinent Links

Reports:
- Pre-Trades Training Programs for Northern Women, January 31, 2009
- The 5 E's for Health: Understanding eLiteracies for eLearning in Electronic Educational Environments, December 2008
- It’s My Life: A Prescriptive Decision Model to Help Students Explore, Choose, and Plan Careers, September 2008
- Encouraging Self-regulated Learning through Electronic Portfolios, (PDF 593 KB); Summary (PDF 341 KB) July 2008
- International e-learning strategies: Key findings relevant to the Canadian context, May 2008
- A Comparative Study of Small Group Classroom Literacy Instruction and Computer-based Literacy Instruction on the Success of Adult Learners in GED Preparation: A Province-wide Intervention, April 2008
- Adult Learning in Aboriginal Community-based Inner-city Organizations, April 2008
- Who Likes Science and Why?, Jan. 23, 2007 (PDF 627 KB)
Articles:
- Measuring success in First Nations, Inuit and Métis learning, by Dr. Paul Cappon, published in the May 2008 issue of Policy Options (PDF, 200 KB)
- Words of comfort to parents about homework, Oct. 25, 2006
State-of-the-field review: A review of the most recent literature on post-secondary education with an emphasis on access and learning, March 1, 2007

Practically Speaking series
Practically Speaking is a series of feature-length articles highlighting promising practices related to CCL’s five themes. Read the latest article.
Cavendish Farms: Employees crunch more than potatoes at award-winning learning centre When most people think of Cavendish Farms, one thing comes to mind—french fries. It’s a testament to the company’s 30 years in business that their name is so firmly associated with their product. But the P.E.I.-based spud giant has earned a reputation as a leader in another realm as well: workplace learning. It’s all thanks to their award-winning Learning Centre.

Practically Speaking series

Practically Speaking is a series of feature-length articles highlighting promising practices related to CCL’s five themes. Read the latest article.

Cavendish Farms: Employees crunch more than potatoes at award-winning learning centre
When most people think of Cavendish Farms, one thing comes to mind—french fries. It’s a testament to the company’s 30 years in business that their name is so firmly associated with their product. But the P.E.I.-based spud giant has earned a reputation as a leader in another realm as well: workplace learning. It’s all thanks to their award-winning Learning Centre.

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