SFS-2.2

Authentic documents are real-world documents that exist outside of the training room. They are workplace materials that workers use on the job and practitioners incorporate in training to contextualize learning and engage participants.

• Degener, S., & Purcell-gates, V. (n.d.). Creating authentic materials and activities for the adult literacy Classroom: A Handbook for Practitioners. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234717345_Creating_Authentic_Materials_and_Activities_for_the_Adult_Literacy_Classroom_A_Handbook_for_Practitioners
• Sample Activities Using Authentic Workplace Materials. (2010). Laubach Literacy Ontario. https://www.laubach-on.ca/sites/default/files/Activities%20Booklet%20English.pdf

In Task-based learning, participants learn by applying their skills to real-life, workplace tasks. Tasks are contextualized to the participants’ goals and interests using authentic contexts. Tasks typically require the integrated use of multiple skills.

• Task-based learning approach – how to use task-based learning. OnTESOL. (n.d.). https://ontesol.com/task-based-learning/

• Practitioner Guide to Task-Based Programming (2011). Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/publications/OALCF_Task-Based_Prog_Mar_11.pdf
• Task-Based Activities for Literacy and Basic Skills. QUILL. https://taskbasedactivitiesforlbs.ca/