The following model is an attempt to illustrate theme linkages:
Following is a description of the different sessions by format:
Because of the popularity of the 2005 CSC Conference plenary, participants were given an opportunity to attend an additional one this year.
In the first plenary, the renowned international adult education consultant, Dr. Tom Sticht, discussed the origin, purpose and advantages of Functional Context Education (FCE). This educational approach stresses the critical role of context for individuals learning new information and transferring acquired information to new and different problems and situations. Dr. Sticht argued that literacy is developed more effectively while it is being applied and that this is highly motivational to youth and adult learners.