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Family Literacy Materials on Electronic
File
Sandy Middleton of Literacy BC is
developing a literacy electronic network for BC. The network is on FirstClass,
an easy to use communications system for Windows and Macintosh. One part of
this system is the Family Literacy Conference which began last February for
people in BC and elsewhere who have a growing interest in family literacy. As
part of her work in family literacy development and communication, Barbara Bate
moderates this conference and assists Sandy with posting information. The
Family Literacy Conference provides a forum for discussion of family literacy
ideas and issues. As well, and more applicable to the Literacy Materials
Bulletin, the Conference features an annotated list of
Literacy BC's family literacy
resources. Such a service provides both knowledge and access to practitioners
since the materials are also available for loan. The resources are divided into
the five categories shown below. One example is provided under each category:
Program Development Materials
Building Strong and Effective Community Partnerships: A Manual for Family
Literacy Workers |
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The Family Literacy Action Group, Alberta 1996 |
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Instructional Materials Related to Teaching Adults
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and How to Listen So Kids Will Talk |
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Avon Books, 1980 |
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Instructional Materials Related to Teaching Children
Why Seals Blow Their Noses: Canada Wildlife in Fact and Fiction |
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Whitecap Books, 1992 |
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Family Literacy Supplementary Materials
The Virtues Guide - A Family Handbook |
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Virtues Communication Inc., 1990 |
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Family Literacy Evaluation Materials (section to added
this fall)
Assessment and Evaluation Strategies in Family Literacy |
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Adele Thomas and Bram Fisher |
The Family Literacy Annotated List of Selected Materials can be accessed in
two ways:
1. electronically through FirstClass, Family Literacy Conference (Archives)
2. hard copy by contacting Sandy Middleton, Literacy BC, Phone: 1-800-663-1293,
Fax: (604) 684-8520, E-mail: info@literacy.bc.ca
For more information on family literacy contact:
Barbara Bate, University College of the Fraser Valley, 45635 Yale Road,
Chilliwack, BC, V2P 6T4, Phone: (604) 792-0025, Fax: (604) 792-2388, E-mail:
BateB@ucfv.bc.ca
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THE BULLETIN'S
BOARD
A Tool For Career Planning in BC: The Job
Guide
In 1995 the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Skills, Training and
Labour brought out A Tool for Career Planning in BC: The Job Guide. This
book is designed for functional to independent level readers. The jobs that are
listed require two years or less of education or apprenticeship training.
Learners appreciate the way the jobs are organized into different skill levels
within categories as diverse as Construction, Craft Work, Industrial People.
The experience of looking through the book, reading about the various jobs and
discussing possible careers was enjoyable and informative for students. There
are listings of colleges and organizations within BC where additional
information and training can be obtained. This book is available from the Open
Learning Agency, 4355 Mathissi Place, Burnaby, BC V5G 4S6, Phone: (604)
431-3210 Toll Free 1-800-663-1653 Fax: (604)431-3381 for $7.25. The order
number is MN1149 .
The Reading and Parenting Program
The Reading and Parenting Program: Strengthening literacy skills
through parent involvement was funded by the National Literacy Secretariat
and prepared by Garth Greatheart of Project Literacy Victoria. There are
delightful illustrations by Norm Choo and Jane Palliser. It is divided into
eight sessions for the parents of young children to help them encourage reading
and writing in their children and to understand their child's development. This
book is available from Project Literacy Victoria, 930A Yates Street, Victoria,
BC, V8V 4Z3 Phone: (250) 381-3755 Fax: (250) 381-4911.
Correction to Ordering Address for Burton Goodman
Readers
These extremely popular short story collections were reviewed in Bulletin 10.
They have been joined by two more books, Encounters and More Encounters.
These books are now available through Curriculum Plus, Phone 1-800-660-1244
Fax: (604) 892-1045
Literacy Materials Bulletin Copyright
Copyright for the Literacy and Materials Bulletin is held by the Province of
British Columbia, Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology.
Copyright for the Sample Pages is held by the individual publishers. No part of
any Bulletin can be reproduced without the express permission of the copyright
holders.
Circulating Materials - Mailing List - Permanent
Collection
The Literacy Materials Bulletin is distributed free to the literacy community
of British Columbia or for a yearly fee of $15 to out-of-province subscribers.
Materials reviewed in the Bulletin are available on loan for one month. Contact
Literacy BC, Suite 622 - 510 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1L8, Tel.
1-800-663-1293 toll free in BC or fax (604) 684-8520.
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