[edit] Literacy North Shore Inc.

The following worksheets are UK in origin and therefore use terminology different to what we use e.g. VAT and obviously £, but they may give you ideas and you could always change the offending terms!!

[edit] Skills for Life downloadable materials for Tutors to use with learners (UK)

[edit] Embedded Materials for Construction

Here are a range of numeracy worksheets – some of which relate to the construction context:

• Ratio and Proportion
• Choosing the best buy, and accompanying spreadsheet
• Why you should fix dripping taps
• Capacity
• The cost of bottled water
• Using a scale ruler
• Volume problems
• Water Costs
• Percentages Worksheet

[edit] Improve your memory – Improve your spelling

• Skills for life network

This is a 20 hour course designed for adult literacy learners who are interested in improving their spelling. It includes modules on improving memory as well as multiple intelligences.

[edit] Online reading material of interest to adults (US)

[edit] Online Stories for Adult Learners

• Reading Skills

Take a look at this website that can offer your adult learners the chance to develop their reading skills. Developed to support classroom practice, 20 stories have been written for readers at different skills levels on various topics such as the importance of reading with their children, jobs, the weather, and other topics of interest. Learners listen to stories and read along on the computer for up to three readings, each at a progressively faster pace. There are also printable quizzes and learners can chart their progress.

[edit] Books, Films and TV Videos that Inspire Teachers

• Books and Films which Inspire Teachers

Last year David Rosen, literacy researcher and technology expert, asked people on the NIFL’s Professional Development and the Poverty, Race and Women listservs for recommendations of a movie or book (such as 'Stand and Deliver') that would inspire teachers to have high

expectations for their young adult students and to give 100% each day to their teaching. There are more than 30 recommended books, films and TV videos on the list each with a short description.