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CCL releases its first Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning—Oct. 10, 2006
CCL has released its first annual Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning, which asked Canadians about four aspects of learning throughout the lifespan: early childhood learning; structured learning (elementary, secondary and post-secondary); work-related adult learning; and health-related learning. Detailed preliminary results for each of the four themes are available at www.ccl-cca.ca/scal.
CCL issuing RFP for research projects in Aboriginal Learning
CCL is issuing a request for proposals for research projects in Aboriginal Learning. Community-based organizations, businesses, labour organizations, and research and academic institutions interested in responding to this RFP are invited to submit a proposal by midnight Dec. 15, 2006 EST.
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CCL posts state-of-the-field report on early childhood
Conducted by the Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development, the objective of this review was to determine the elements of various early childhood development programs available for young children and how they affect learning and development.
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Reminder: New Journal of Applied Research on Learning calls for manuscripts
CCL is launching the Journal of Applied Research on Learning (JARL). The first issue of JARL will be released in April 2007. Submissions will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2006. Authors of original applied research interested in submitting manuscripts are invited to review the full call for submissions.
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Reminder: RFP for health and learning research projects
CCL has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for research projects in health and learning in Canada. Community-based organizations, businesses, labour organizations, and research and academic institutions interested in entering into an agreement to conduct research projects on health and learning in Canada are invited to submit their proposals by midnight on Oct. 16, 2006 (EDT).
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Reminder: Employer Investment in Workplace Learning
CCL has released a discussion paper, Employer Investment in Workplace Learning in Canada, prepared by Canadian Policy Research Networks. The paper assesses the impact of current employer investment in training, examines incentives used in other countries and offers suggestions for improvement.
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Reminder: Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre Celebration Event—Oct. 19, 2006
CCL’s Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre, which was formed in March 2006, will host a celebration event at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon, from 4–6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006.
The event will be hosted by the co-leads of the knowledge centre, Dr. Marie Battiste of the Aboriginal Education Research Centre and Dr. Vivian Ayoungman of the First Nations Adult Higher Education Consortium.
Everyone is welcome. For more information, or if you wish to attend the launch, please contact Rita Bouvier (rita.bouvier@usask.ca), by Sept. 29, 2006.
Upcoming events
CCL and its knowledge centres are hosting and participating in a wide range of events and activities being held throughout the country. Consult CCL’s Upcoming Events and the knowledge centres’ home pages for more information.
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