CLO's Lifelong Learning for Literacy Practitioners

Lifelong Learning Self-Assessment Tool

Self-Assessment Tool

(Please check the appropriate answer)

I Adult Learning and Learner	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Theories of adult learning and teaching and of literacy learning and teaching
Factors which affect learning
Learning styles
Strategies for special needs
Strategies for common barriers to learning
Learning disabilities

II Teaching Methods and Strategies	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Goal setting and program planning
Developing learner-centred curriculum
Adapting and creating classroom materials
Applying strategies to foster group functioning and/or individualized instruction
Using a range of approaches and strategies

III Learner Assessment and Referral	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Principles of initial, ongoing and final assessment
Assessment methods, tools, and procedures
Learner follow-up
Information and referral

IV Effective Communication Strategies	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Effective oral and written communication
Non-verbal communication
Intercultural factors in communication
Techniques for negotiation and conflict resolution

V Program Development and Administration	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Human resources management
Finance
Board governance
Not for profit management
Team building and staff management
Managing staff with collective agreements
Volunteer management
Tutor/instructor training
Fundraising/marketing
Proposal writing
Project management

VI CIPMS	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Agency assessment
Data collection and analysis
Outcomes-based ongoing evaluation of LBS programs and services
Strategic planning and implementation
Change management

VII Employment Ontario	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
EO programs and services
Forming successful partnerships
Marketing program to other agencies
Providing information, resources and referral services

VIII Essential Skills	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
HRSDC’s Essential Skills (ES) and ES profiles
IALS complexity levels
NOC coding and matrix
Using authentic workplace documents
Assessment using ES

IX Using Technology	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Common software programs: word processing, email, spreadsheet, presentations
Internet search techniques
Accessing online training
Adaptive technology for learners
Finding and selecting appropriate online materials for classroom use
Teaching basic computer skills needed for learning, including internet use

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