At some stage in my workshop next week I’d like to give people a chance to talk about the similarities and differences between the old and new versions of the ALNE qualifications. Or at least, I’d like just a chance to talk about how the new versions of the two qualifications that interest me might come together.

This relates to the MOOC riff that I’m starting with because I’m nearly 100% certain that delivery and assessment are going to be mainly online.

So the content below is similar to what I’ve already blogged, but I’m going to cut this down as a handout for the talk. Again, I’m pasting in below from the draft NZQA documents which are now out for consultation:

NZCALNE (Voc)

New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace)

Strategic Purpose Statement

This qualification is for existing practitioners who seek to develop the literacy and numeracy skills of adult learners within the context of a training or education programme. Graduates will have applied knowledge, skills and attributes required to embed literacy and numeracy into vocational or workplace programmes. This qualification supports the New Zealand government strategy of developing the literacy and numeracy of adults.

Questions to think about when you’re reading the info below:

1. How are these different to what we’ve got now?
2. How could we make these new versions awesome for you?
3. How will they translate to online and blended delivery and assessment?

Graduate Profile Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

Design (10 credits)

Design embedded literacy and numeracy strategies to enhance learner outcomes in a vocational or workplace programme with consideration of New Zealand’s unique context.

Deliver (20 credits)

Foster an environment which gives primacy to learners and their learning.

Assess and Evaluate (10 credits)

Use assessment and moderation of literacy and numeracy processes to enhance student learning. Evaluate own practice to improve learner achievement through embedding literacy and numeracy.

NZDALNE

New Zealand Diploma in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education

Strategic Purpose Statement

This qualification is for experienced educators who aspire to a leadership role in adult literacy and numeracy education. Graduates will have in depth applied knowledge, skills and attributes required to be effective in a leadership role within adult literacy and numeracy education This qualification supports the New Zealand government strategy of developing the literacy and numeracy of adults. Graduates will be able to inform organisational change and capability in adult literacy and numeracy education.

Graduate Profile Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

Literacy and Numeracy Skills Development (30 credits)

Design for learning to meet diverse literacy and numeracy needs of learners in a range of dynamic contexts. Analyse the learning environment in order to implement literacy and numeracy interventions and improve professional practice.

Issues, Theories and Trends (30 credits)

Analyse the educational environment in relation to literacy and numeracy issues, theories, trends and research as a basis for informing own and others’ decision making, innovation and change.

Utilise theory-based literature to investigate factors of Te Ao Māori to improve literacy and numeracy practice.

Lead (60 credits)

Analyse the learning environment in order to implement literacy and numeracy interventions and improve professional practice