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Lessons in Learning: Working to learn: Meeting university and college costs
Employment income is the single most important source of funds for a majority of post-secondary students. However, since 1990 tuition fees have risen at a higher rate than student earnings. What impact does this have on students' access to post-secondary education? Read the Lessons in Learning article »
CCL recruiting for a wide range of positions
The Canadian Council on Learning has just launched a campaign to staff a significant number of positions in Ottawa and Vancouver. CCL is a results-driven and fast-paced organization that takes great pride in the diverse talents and energy of its employees. CCL is currently staffing the following positions:
OttawaCommunications SpecialistsMedia Relations SpecialistKnowledge Exchange SpecialistResearch Analyst/StatisticianResearch AnalystsNetwork/User Support SpecialistAdministrative Assistants
VancouverKnowledge Exchange SpecialistResearch Project Manager
CCL seeks reviewers of proposals for knowledge exchange initiatives related to learning
The Canadian Council on Learning has issued a request for nominees to review proposals for knowledge exchange initiatives in the area of learning. Nominate yourself or identify people you know to have solid experience in knowledge exchange strategies and practices.
CCL presents Composite Learning Index at OECD
CCL researchers were invited to a meeting in Italy on June 21, 2006, organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), where they spoke about the complex and challenging task of developing the Composite Learning Index, the world's first tool to measure lifelong learning. The index was identified as an important and useful tool by international researchers and experts in the field. Canada's first annual Composite Learning Index was released on May 15, 2006. Members of the team that developed the index were participating in a workshop called "Measuring Well-being and Societal Progress." The focus of the event was to address the challenges involved in building "comprehensive measures of well-being, and of the specific role that education plays in well-being." The workshop is one in a series of OECD events organized under a project called "Statistics, Knowledge and Policy." This project is a worldwide endeavour to develop effective ways to measure the progress of societies and improve the connection between statistics and policy decisions. Visit the Composite Learning Index site »
Adult Learning Knowledge Centre holds its first national symposium
More than 150 adult educators from across Canada attended the Adult Learning Knowledge Centre's first national symposium in Fredericton on June 21-23.The symposium—Adult Learning in Canada: What? So what? Now what?—was designed as a dialogue between researchers and educators in adult learning. A literature review of adult learning in Canada, commissioned by CCL and conducted by a team of adult learning researchers, was the basis for a series of productive workshops. The researchers presented specific issues, educators responded and discussion followed. The symposium also showcased six knowledge exchange projects sponsored by the Adult Learning Knowledge Centre and developed by adult learning organizations from across Canada. The symposium provided an extraordinary opportunity for diverse stakeholders in the practice and research of adult learning to find new ways collaborate and contribute to the policy-making process. A symposium report will be available soon. Watch for future editions of The Learning Link.Event listing (with link to conference website) »
Claire Gascon Giard at Leading the Way to Quality Conference in Calgary—June 15–18, 2006
Claire Gascon Giard, General Coordinator of the Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Centre, was one of the presenters at the conference Leading the Way to Quality, co-hosted by the Canadian Child Care Federation and its affiliates the Early Childhood Professional Association of Alberta and the Alberta Family Child Care Association. Ms. Gascon Giard spoke about the importance of supporting children, from the time of conception onward, by providing optimal conditions for their development. Event listing (with link to conference website) »
Reminder: CCL issuing RFP for knowledge exchange programs
CCL has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for knowledge exchange programs in Canada. All proposals must be received by June 30, 2006 (EDT).
Reminder: Why is high-quality child care essential? The link between quality child care and early learningThe Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Centre has prepared a Lessons in Learning article on the importance of quality in child-care services. Read the Lessons in Learning article »
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