Myths and Facts about Dyslexia
How much do you know about dyslexia? Here is an infographic with Myths and Facts about dyslexia that can help you better understand the learning disability. This infographic is part …
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Adult Literacy Education Journal – new issue!
The fall edition of the Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy is available now! Published by ProLiteracy, this issue contains the following articles: Research The …
Burnaby’s Award-Winning LINC Program
We are pleased to welcome Linda Peteherych as our guest blogger. Linda is a LINC Literacy instructor and the Literacy Lead for Burnaby School District’s LINC Program. Today she shares …
Using The Westcoast Reader as a Digital Resource
Did you know that The Westcoast Reader is now available as a digital newspaper? This format is great for tutors and other practitioners working remotely. Earlier this year Felisha Chuter …
Health Literacy Resources – Made in BC
October is Health Literacy Month! Adult literacy students want to learn something that is relevant to them. Health is both an interesting and practical topic for most students. Locally produced …
Camera on? Camera off?
Do your students keep their cameras on during online classes? There are benefits to having cameras on, but there are good reasons to adopt a camera optional policy. To learn …
Essential Skills Day
Today is the 10th anniversary of Essential Skills Day! It’s a day to raise awareness of the nine key skills that are important for work and daily life. These skills, …
Building Relationships with Students During COVID-19
Strong relationships are key to learning. Many of the actions you see in the above video are not possible now. But the need for connection remains. How do teachers …
Getting Started: A Guide to Adult Literacy in BC
Have you ever wondered: What needs to be in place to start an adult literacy program? How do you approach training tutors? What needs to be considered in program planning …
Teacher Self-Care Tips
Self-care is particularly important for teachers this year. It’s not always easy, but here are some tips. For more ideas, read Educator Resilience and Trauma-Informed Self-Care Self-Assessment and Planning …