The Myth of Learning Styles
Learning styles are a popular myth about learning. They are widely accepted but there’s no evidence to support their existence.
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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 …
Family Influence on Physical Activity
Did you know that less than 1 in 5 Canadian children and youth (ages 5 – 17) meet all three recommended Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth? This …
Babies Need to Hear Talk – Video Collection
Even before they can talk, babies need to hear talk. Talking to babies has an impact on their language development. Have you ever talked to a baby in a …
What’s Hot in Literacy 2020
What do you think are the hot topics in literacy? The International Literacy Association’s What’s Hot in Literacy 2020 Report provides a snapshot of what 1,443 literacy professionals from 65 …
Influences: Lessons from Policy and Practices
CUPE has recently released Influences: Lessons from policy and practices in literacy and essential skills in Canada, 1990-2019. This new report, written by Linda Shohet and Isabelle Coutant, explores the …
It’s Family Literacy Day!
Sponsored by ABC Life Literacy Canada since 1999, January 27th is Family Literacy Day in Canada. It’s a national day to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging …
Reading Aloud – not just for little ones
The latest Kids & Family Reading Report: The Rise of Read-Aloud (2019) confirms that the family read-aloud experience is valued as a special time for parents and children. While this …
Impact of Screens on Preschool Brains
A newly released study, Associations Between Screen-Based Media Use and Brain White Matter Integrity in Preschool-Aged Children, is creating some buzz. Read some of opinions about the research and its …
How Reading Improves Your Mind and Body
Here are 14 ways that reading improves your mind and body. Can you think of other benefits? For a quick look at what’s happening in your brain when you read, …