Adult Learners
Literacy is the foundational skill for lifelong learning. Research indicates that higher literacy levels contribute to improved social and economic outcomes for individuals and communities.
Resources
- The Adult Graduation Program is offered in almost every school district in B.C.
- Literacy Foundations Curriculum Program Guide in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and ICT is available on the Ministry of Education curriculum site.
- Adult Basic Education leads to a high school diploma, or Dogwood Certificate, and to prerequisites for post-secondary programs.
- Welcome BC provides information to assist new immigrants, community organizations, and service providers.
- Work BC provides information for job seekers, employers and service providers.
- Adult Literacy provides information for educators and service providers on adult literacy programs supported by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development.
- Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills provides employers, practitioners, workers, and learners the links to useful resources for building skills needed for work, learning and life.
Tools for Adult Learners & Practitioners
The following resources help adult learners and practitioners improve literacy skills through innovative online education resources.
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The Learning Edge News is an interactive online newpaper for adult literacy students.
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AAA Math provides a set of interactive arithmetic lessons.
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GCF Learn Free provides free, interactive, online learning in technology, literacy and math.
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Literacy Basics is a free, sef-directed online training website for literacy practitioners.
Other related links
- BC Literacy Directory of programs and services provides information for programs offered across the province to improve reading, writing and language skills.
- LearnNow BC Your gateway to online learning.
