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Updating the adult and literacy life skills survey: estimating change in skills distribution since 2006 [PDF]
This paper firstly estimates the effect of population changes since 2006 on the skills distribution of the population. Secondly, the paper estimates the reach of adult literacy and numeracy programmes by skills levels in the adult population.
David Earle
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Is Their Foundation Solid Enough to Build On: An Investigation into the Information-Seeking Skills and Self-Efficacy Levels of New Nursing Students [PDF]
, 2014 Researchers at a mid-sized, Midwest, faith-based university used a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group pretest posttest design to gather data from newly enrolled nursing students in a baccalaureate, masters and doctorate in nursing practice ...
Mileham, Patricia J. +1 more
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U.S. Consumers Sometimes Prefer Seemingly Redundant Labels
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT More food products are carrying seemingly redundant labels, which are marketing claims or certifications that reiterate product attributes already conveyed. In this paper, we aim to answer two questions on redundant labels. First, do consumers view redundant labels as deceptive or informative? Second, how do redundant labels affect product and
Jackson Lusk +2 more
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, 2012 The ability to demonstrate digital literacy skills, defined by the European Commission as the confident and critical use of ICT for work, leisure, learning and communication, is a key requirement for graduates, demanded both by the UK Quality Assurance ...
Baker, Kirsty, Hall, Marion, Nix, Ingrid
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Nutritional information is very important in the food choices of consumers. However, when they are too scientific or technical, they have the potential to confuse consumers, resulting in information asymmetry and dissuading them from making beneficial choices.
Edeoba W. Edobor +3 more
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Melatih Literasi Matematis Siswa dengan Metode Naive Geometry
JRPM (Jurnal Review Pembelajaran Matematika), 2017 The aim of this research is to measure mathematical literacy skills of a student after mathematics learning processes using naive geometry method on the quadratic equation. This research is using quantitative methods. This research was implemented at SMP
Maria Ulfa, Ahmad Lubab, Yuni Arrifadah
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A new curriculum for information literacy: executive summary [PDF]
, 2011 Information literacy can be defined as a set of skills, attributes and behaviour that underpins student learning in the digital age. It has been linked to graduate employability and increasingly UK universities are developing information literacy ...
Coonan, Emma, Secker, Jane
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Relationship between Lifelong Learning Levels and Information Literacy Skills in Teacher Candidates
, 2017 This study aims to examine the relationship between lifelong learning levels and information literacy skills in teacher candidates. The research group consists of 127 physical education and sports teacher candidates.
D. Solmaz
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract This paper describes a 3‐year community–partnered research initiative focused on advancing early reading, racial equity, and relationships—collectively known as the 3Rs Initiative. The project brought together researchers and community members committed to ensuring that all adults in the county embody a shared “3Rs mindset” to better support ...
Shannon B. Wanless +3 more
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Improving Awareness of Low Health Literacy and Strategies to Overcome It [PDF]
, 2016 This project outlines an intervention delivered at a family medicine residency program in Bangor, ME to increase residents\u27 knowledge of the impact of low health literacy and supply them with communication techniques to help improve patient ...
DeStefano, Sherilyn
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