The Canadian Council on Learning’s Call for Knowledge Exchange Projects is aimed at groups, organizations, and institutes across Canada involved in adult learning activities.
Deadlines:
Faculty of Education Dean’s Office: 1 week prior to agency deadline (2-3 weeks if you wish feedback on your application – submit to Karen Kueneman)
CCL: September 30, 2007 (project to be completed by December 31, 2007)
Value:
Up to $5,000
Description: Knowledge Exchange is the multi-directional exchange of information between individuals and groups for mutual benefit. Knowledge exchange initiatives involve face-to-face and technology-assisted opportunities for dialague, such as roundtable events, conferences, workshops and interactive websites.
Key Features of Knowledge Exchange Projects
To be considered for a Knowledge Exchange grant, the projects are required to have ALL of the following features:
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The project must involve the exchange of knowledge between relevant individuals and organizations actively engaged in the research and/or practice of adult learning.
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The project must involve activities relevant to one of the targeted areas, which are literacy, seniors’ learning, arts and culture, or prior learning assessment and recognition.
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The project must have merit and must be workable.
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The project must identify clear outcomes and deliverables.
- The project must contain an evaluation component to assess effectiveness.
In addition, the projects must demonstrate at least SOME of the following features:
- The project involves the dissemination of research findings to relevant individuals and organizations actively engaged in the practice of adult learning.
- Innovative dissemination strategies and partnerships are particularly encouraged.
- The project facilitates the development of networks and partnerships among relevant individuals and organizations actively engaged in the research and/or practice of adult learning
- The project provides collaboration opportunities between researchers and practitioners.
- The project demonstrates a commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- The project lays the groundwork for continued collaboration between groups involved in adult learning, particularly between groups with no established history of collaboration.
- The project is designed to have a significant impact on the practice of adult learning.
