Author : Centre for Family Literacy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (979 download)
Book Synopsis Dollars & Sense. Financial literacy course curriculum manual by : Centre for Family Literacy
Download or read book Dollars & Sense. Financial literacy course curriculum manual written by Centre for Family Literacy and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This curriculum manual (176 pages), from The Center for Family Literacy, is aimed at facilitators of financial literacy courses. It includes four levels of instruction: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and English language learner. The beginner level is intended for adults with very low literacy skills, and focuses on basic math skills. Handouts are in larger print and written in clear language. The intermediate level is intended for students with a good grasp of basic math skills and with some computer experience. Advanced level topics include spreadsheets, mortgages, and financial planning, along with a review of mental math skills. The ELL level includes discussions about idioms, along with activities to encourage conversational practice. Topics were chosen based on common questions raised by adult students. Each topic starts with an objective, terms addressed within the context of the lesson, followed by suggested activities and brief instructions for the facilitator. A variety of instructional techniques are used, including lecture format, class discussion, and whole group, partner, or small group activities. Table of contents: * Module 1: Money and Math (Topic A: Understanding Money. Topic B: Money Math. Topic C: Money Sense - Your Rights) * Module 2: Understanding Income (Money Sense - Spending Traps) * Module 3: Spending (Topic A: Taxes and Receipts. Topic B: Spending Diary. Topic C: Money Sense - Unfair Sales Tactics) * Module 4: Saving * Module 5: Budgeting (Topic A: Rounding and Estimating. Topic B: Understanding Bills. Topic C: Income and Expenses. Topic D: Creating a Budget. Topic E: Finding a Balance. Topic F: Money Sense - Your Children and Money) * Module 6: Banking (Topic A: Banking Services. Topic B: Savings and Chequeing Accounts. Topic C: Bank Cards and ATMs. Topic D: Money Sense - Banking Security) * Module 7: Credit (Topic A: Credit Cards. Topic B: Credit Continued. Topic C: Money Sense - The Cost of Carrying a Balance) * Module 8: Debt (Topic A: Introduction to Debt. Topic B: Taking Control) * Module 9: Getting Specific (Topic A: Your Car. Topic B: Your Home. Topic C: Money Sense - Insurance. Module 10: Computer Workshop).