Category: Embedded numeracy

Under the hood: Taking notes on the five frameworks

Feb 17, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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As with the definitions, it’s a good idea to pause here and think about what we’ve covered so far. You need to know about each of these frameworks and how they apply to you as a teacher or trainer: Learning Progressions for Adult Literacy Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy Te Whare Tapa Whā Fonofale Pasifika…
Under the hood: Learning progressions for adult numeracy

Feb 16, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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The Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy are part two of the Learning Progressions framework. We use the numeracy progressions to help us understand how to embed numeracy. Part one is the Literacy Progressions discussed in the last section. Where does it come from? The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). What’s it for? The numeracy progressions are…
What’s under the hood? Frameworks for teaching better

Feb 15, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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As well as knowing what we mean when we use words like embedding and literacy or numeracy, we also need to know what kind of thinking sits behind these concepts. Getting to this is like popping the bonnet or hood of your car and having a look at what’s underneath. You can drive a car…
Literacy and Numeracy Definitions: 8 Essential Areas You’d Better Think About Now

Feb 15, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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Literacy and numeracy definitions. What’s the difference?
Thinking more deeply about what we mean by literacy and numeracy

Feb 15, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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It’s one thing to read about definitions for literacy and numeracy. It’s another thing to figure out for yourself what you think about them. With that in mind, we think it’s a good idea for you to have a go at making some notes on the six definitions we’ve talked about so far. There are…
Embedded literacy and numeracy: 4 Things You Need to Know Now to Empower Your Vocational Teaching

Feb 6, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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What is embedded literacy and numeracy?
What is numeracy? Number 2 of 6 Dynamic Definitions You Need To Know

Feb 5, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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What is numeracy? Number 2 of 6 Dynamic Definitions You Need To Know. By Graeme Smith.
What Is Literacy? 1st of 6 Dynamic Definitions You Need To Know

Feb 5, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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What is literacy? What do we mean when we talk about literacy and numeracy? What is a definition for literacy?
Teach Better – Understand Your Context

Jan 31, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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Last time I said that we had simplified the structure of the new qualification and assessment tasks. It now looks like this: Context Approaches Demands Strategies Before Teaching After Here’s how the first part breaks down. These are also stripped back from the previous version of the course: 1. Understanding Your Context 1.1 What do…
How do I teach better?

Jan 12, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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That’s my question for this year. And hopefully for you as well. Stay tuned…