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Learning Link: July 22, 2009

Profiles in Learning: Eleanor Wachtel

As the long-running host of CBC Radio's Writers & Company, Eleanor Wachtel brings out the best in her literary subjects thanks to her signature mix of keen questioning and serene personality. But she credits her success to her diligent—and exhaustive—research process, which she likens to studying for an exam. Go to article » 

 

Lessons in Learning: Learning about sex and sexual health

Access to effective, broadly based sexual health education represents an important source of information for Canadian youth and has been shown to decrease young people’s tendencies to engage in risky sexual behaviour. This article examines the effects of successful sex-education programs for teenagers and young adults. Go to article » 

 

Journal of Applied Research on Learning: Special issue

This issue of JARL presents articles based on the 2007–2008 Minerva Lecture Series. Topics include: academic success, school reforms, the effects of early childhood bilingualism, the transition to universal post-secondary education and how to learn for life. Go to JARL » 

 

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Lessons in Learning: Summer learning loss

From 2008, this article explores how the long summer vacation affects the progress of learning. Read this piece to find out what can be done to counteract summer learning loss.

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More CCL news

The following items have recently been posted online.

From the Adult Learning Knowledge Centre

  • The final instalment of Adult learning celebrated in seven videos illustrates the power of seniors learning in formal and informal settings. Watch video »  

From the Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Centre
New articles from the Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development:

  • Stress and Early Brain Development
  • Childhood Trauma and Adult Stress Responsiveness
  • The World's Best Infrastructure for Child Development Statistics in Canada

Resources available here » 

 

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