CMEC

Adult Learning and Education – Canada Progress report for UNESCO's Global Report on Adult Learning and Education (GRALE) and the end of the United Nations Literacy Decade Publication Date: 2012-08-23

This report focuses on progress made in adult education and literacy policies, governance, financing, participation, and quality. It was developed jointly by CMEC, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCU), in reponse to a formal request from UNESCO.

Education Commission of the 36th Session of the UNESCO General Conference, Paris, France, November 1–3, 2011 Publication Date: 2012-07-10

This report contains the main outcomes of the 36th Session of the UNESCO General Conference held in November 2011, along with interventions by the Canadian delegation. The 36th session focused on a variety of issues, including the 2012-13 budget for the commission, the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) statistical tool, the 1993 Recommendation on the Recognition of Studies and Qualifications in Higher Education, and the 1976 Recommendation on the Development of Adult Education.

Pan-Canadian Report on Official Languages in Education, 2005–06 to 2008–09 Publication Date: 2011-11-24

This is the second of two reports called for under the Protocol for Agreements for Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Instruction, 2005-2006 to 2008-2009. It provides a summative description of the achievement of outcomes supported by protocol funding — the projects, initiatives, and ongoing efforts in minority-language education and second-language instruction carried out by the provinces and territories.

A Framework for Statistics on Learning and Education in Canada Publication Date: 2010-09-30

The Framework provides a multi-dimensional structure for organizing the pan-Canadian information needs on education and learning. It provides the topography for identifying information needs in the learning and education environment in Canada in a way that identifies the relevance of the information to the system as well as the interrelationships among pieces of information. The Framework addresses the scope of Canada Learn 2020, which is based on the vision of quality lifelong learning opportunities for all Canadians.

Strengthening Aboriginal Success - Summary Report Publication Date: 2010-03-08

This report is intended to be a summary of the proceedings of the CMEC Summit on Aboriginal Education, and is largely summative and reflective in nature. It has been created around several broad themes according to "What we heard" at the summit.

Progress Report on Literacy 2009 Publication Date: 2010-03-03

This report highlights the commitment of ministers of education to literacy, as well as CMEC's activities and the initiatives of provinces and territories to improve the literacy levels of Canadians.

UNESCO Questionnaire on the Implementation of the Road Map for Arts Education Publication Date: 2010-03-01

As a response to the UNESCO questionnaire to Member States to assess the implementation of the Road Map for Arts Education and provide an overview on the status of arts education, CMEC in collaboration with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO has prepared a report for Canada. The report focuses on the contribution of arts education to literacy, adult education, social cohesion, enhanced personal-growth opportunities, and Aboriginal education and arts.

The Development and State of the Art of Adult Learning and Education (ALE): Report for Canada Publication Date: 2009-04-17

UNESCO asked member states to prepare reports on developments in adult learning and education since 1997, including the current state of the art and future challenges. This report is Canada's response to that request. The focus of the report is on policies, research, and effective practices in literacy, non-formal education, and adult and lifelong learning. The report addresses four major themes, and has an introductory demographic overview and a final section that looks at expectations for CONFINTEA VI and the future of adult learning and education. The four themes are: policy, legislation, and financing; quality of adult learning and education—provision, participation, and achievement; research, innovation, and good practices; and adult literacy.

Education in Canada Publication Date: 2008-07-08

Education in Canada is a document prepared and updated periodically by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), that gives a current pan-Canadian overview of education. Its content is based on information compiled from Canada's 13 jurisdictions and deals with topics such as: governance, funding, education systems, language, teaching, public and private schools, pre-elementary/elementary/secondary/postsecondary institutions, statistics, attendance, regional differences, university degrees/college diplomas, vocational training, adult education, technology and education, Aboriginal education, the role of CMEC, and ministerial priorities for education. This document is used for general reference and is often included as an appendix to country reports on education topics.

United Nations Literacy Decade, 2003-2012 Publication Date: 2007-11-15

This report looks at literacy activities from 2004 to 2006 of the provincial, territorial, and federal governments, and of civil society, under the six themes outlined by UNESCO for this review: policy; flexible programs; capacity building of educators, stakeholders, and partners; research; community participation; and monitoring and evaluation. The report includes literacy for young children, school-aged children, and adults, with special attention paid to groups such as Aboriginal learners, new immigrants, special-needs students, families, and workers.

2007 PCERA Symposium on Literacy Initiatives Publication Date: 2007-05-16

The 2007 PCERA symposium focused on provincial and territorial literacy practices and policies, with an emphasis on the use of research and data to inform policy and programming decisions. This report on the sessions, discussions, and suggestions focuses on the effective use of data to support improvement and to develop and evaluate literacy initiatives and policies at both the adult and school levels, with a chapter on Aboriginal literacy.

Developing an Adult-Education Policy Framework: Terminology, Typology, and Best Practices Publication Date: 2005-05-31

This research report was prepared to support the development of a policy framework for adult education across Canada. Research was conducted between December 2004 and March 2005, employing: an extensive literature review of recent adult-education and lifelong-learning literature; the completion of a survey by provincial and territorial governments involved in the development and delivery of adult-education programs; a review of federal government Web sites to identify adult-education and training programs; and consultation with a targeted group of expert adult-educators and practitioners. The report includes an overview of the current state of adult education, definitions, a proposed policy framework, and guiding principles.

Canadian Report for the CONFINTEA V Mid-Term Review of Adult Education Publication Date: 2004-06-15

This report on adult education was prepared at UNESCO's request in preparation for the Mid-Term Review Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA + 6), held in 2003 to report on progress in adult learning since the Fifth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA V) in 1997. UNESCO prepared a questionnaire and this report provides the responses from four jurisdictions - Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan - as well as departments of the federal government and literacy organizations. The report's contents are arranged around the themes of conditions and quality of adult learning, literacy and basic education, and media, culture, and technologies.

OECD Thematic Review on Adult Learning in Canada, Country Note Publication Date: 2002-03-01

The Country Note is a report prepared by external experts who reviewed the adult-learning systems in Canada over a 10-day period in 2002, as part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Thematic Review on Adult Learning. The document contains the experts' analysis and recommendations on improving participation, program provision, pedagogy, and policy effectiveness and coherence.

OECD Thematic Review on Adult Learning in Canada, Background Report Publication Date: 2002-03-01

This thematic review presents information collected by survey, interviews, and document review on the political, social, and economic structure of Canada and the policies and organization of Canadian adult-learning systems. The review also provides information on participation, programs, funding, and an assessment of effectiveness.

OECD Thematic Review on Adult Learning in Canada, Appendices to the Background Report Publication Date: 2002-03-01

This document contains the information collected on the provincial, territorial, and federal government programs in adult learning. The information is presented as summaries of the responses collected from a detailed questionnaire.

Education Initiatives in Canada, 1998 Publication Date: 1998-05-28

This is an analysis of the key trends in education generally, as well as in K-12 and postsecondary education, and is followed by detailed reports from each jurisdiction.

Survey of Trends in Adult Education and Training in Canada (1985–1995): Report of Canada in Preparation for CONFINTEA V, July 1997 Publication Date: 1997-07-15

This report, prepared for CONFINTEA V, covers the trends and significant developments in adult education, particularly with regard to literacy, participation, equity, and legislation. The overview presents information about the structures, management, and coordination of adult education, funding, relations with the formal systems, priority groups, learning materials, adult educators, and research. Particular areas of intervention include women, citizenship education, the environment, health, democracy, the information highway, and international cooperation.

Report of the Canadian delegation to the Fifth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA V) Publication Date: 1997-07-14

This report describes the Canadian delegation's objectives and the debates leading to the Declaration and Agenda for the Future. Canada's recommended amendments, as well as Canada's participation in debates and leadership of workshops, are also detailed.

Education Initiatives in Canada, 1996: 2nd National Consultation on Education, Edmonton, May 9–12, 1996 Publication Date: 1996-05-09

This document gives an overview of major education activities in 1996 in the Canadian jurisdictions. It was prepared as a background document for the Second National Consultation on Education, organized by CMEC and held in Edmonton from May 9 to 12, 1996.