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“More universal for some than others”: Canada's health care system and the role of adult education.

Authors :
Quigley, B. Allan
Coady, Maureen
Grégoire, Hélène
Folinsbee, Sue
Kraglund-Gauthier, Wendy
Source :
New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education. Winter2009, Vol. 2009 Issue 124, p49-59. 11p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The literature and pan-Canadian consultations involving adults with low literacy skills, immigrants and refugees, adults with HIV/AIDS, and those in remote Canadian communities all point to a health learning gap and a critical role for adult educators—a role that crosses all borders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10522891
Volume :
2009
Issue :
124
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
45685359
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ace.352