The Reading Teacher as a Workplace Literacy Consultant
A number of leaders in industry and government have asserted that many workers in this country lack the basic skills to perform adequately on the job; they claim that a wave of workplace illiteracy is sweeping this nation as never before. Whether the cause of this problem is perceived to be a deficit in the educational delivery system or a lag in skills due to the sudden technological explosion, it seems that there are many adults who need training in basic workplace skills in order to obtain and keep employment. The Reading Teacher a,s a Workplace Literacy Consultant
Workplace Basics Training Manual
PrefaceThe Authors Workplace Basics Advisory Panel and Skills Network Part One: Setting Standards for Competency at Work 1. The Economic Impact of Basic Skills 2. The Skills Employers Want Part Two: The Foundation: Learning How to Learn 3. Learning to Learn: Strategies for Acquiring Skills Part Three: Basic Competency Skills: Reading, Writing and Computation 4. Reading for the New Workplace 5. Writing with Impact 6. Computation in a Technological Workplace Part Four: Communication Skills: Speaking and Listening Effectively 7. Oral Communication Skills 8. Principles of Good Listening Part Five: Adaptability Skills: Solving Problems and Thinking Creatively 9. Resourcefulness 10. Creative Thinking: New Ideas for Old Problems Part Six: Developmental Skills: Managing Personal and Professional Growth 11. Self--Esteem: Confidence Leads to Competence 12. Motivation and Goal Setting: Developing a Personal Game Plan 13. Career Development: Planning for Today and Tomorrow Part Seven: Group Effectiveness Skills: Working With Others 14. Interpersonal Skills 15. Teamwork 16. Negotiation Part Eight: Influencing Skills: Making A Difference 17. Understanding Organizational Culture 18. Sharing Leadership Part Nine: A Blueprint for Success 19. Guidelines for Establishing an Effective Workplace Basics Program
Can family language policy predict linguistic, socio-emotional and cognitive child and family outcomes? A systematic review
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