Category: NZQA

Designing our approach for the new NZCALNE (Voc)

Jul 26, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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Currently, I’m working on the design for the new version of the qualification that we teach. This new qualification will update the existing NCALNE (Voc) and unit standard 21204. I’m after some feedback. Outlined below are what I see are some of our major assumptions about how we want to deliver this course moving forward.…
Wanna help Graeme design the new NZCALNE qualification…?

Jul 1, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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The existing NCALNE (Voc) qualification is fit for purpose for a while yet. However, the new version is on the framework. We’ve finished working on the new assessment standards. but they won’t be available until later this year. In the meantime, it’s time to start thinking about what the redesign of our course will look…
How To Join Pathways Awarua As A New Tertiary Educator

May 12, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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Need to join Pathways Awarua so you can access the NCALNE professional development and training? This process is now streamlined. These instructions are current as of May 2016.Think of this as part one of a two-part process for enrolling. Please read these next bullet points: Part 1 below will register you on the Pathways Awarua…
How Do I Give My Feedback On The New Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education Unit Standards?

Apr 19, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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If you are involved in foundation focused tertiary education in New Zealand, we need you to give us your feedback on the new Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (ALNE) unit standards. These new unit standards replace US21204 and many other unit standards used for the NCALNE (Voc) and related qualifications. From my side, I’m biased……
What Do The New Standards For Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education Look Like?

Apr 18, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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I’m glad you asked… There are 11 new unit standards in draft stage at the moment. I’m particularly interested in four of these (and you should be too if you’re involved in foundation education). The four below will form the basis for assessment against the revised NZCALNE (Voc) qualification. Unit 1: Describe adult literacy and numeracy education…
Consultation on draft Adult Education and Training (including ALNE) unit standards

Apr 14, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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For those that are interested, the NZQA is now inviting people to give feedback on the new suite of unit standards leading to these newly revised certificates: New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4) [Ref: 2746] New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) [Ref: 2993] New Zealand Certificate in…
NCALNE (Voc) – TESOL option: Questions & Answers

Oct 28, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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The other day I mentioned that we’re investigating an NCALNE (Voc) option for trained and experienced TESOL teachers. We’re now ready to trial this. Here are a few Q & A that I’ve tried to anticipate: I’m already TESOL trained. Why do I have to have the NCALNE (Voc) qualification? It depends on the funding…
TESOL Option for NCALNE (Voc): Anyone Interested?

Oct 27, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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Here’s another experiment… an NCALNE (Voc) qualification option for experienced and trained teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This might apply to you (or someone you know) if you are in this kind of situation: You teach an ESOL course that is funded by the TEC. Examples might include SAC1 and 2 funded…
Do you want to help review the ALNE or ATT unit standards?

Oct 13, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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The NZQA is inviting expressions of interest to below to the unit standards review panel for the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (ALNE) and others in similar domains. I’ve pasted in their recent letter below. There are contact emails at the end of the letter ——————– Kia ora tātou In October 2015 the New Zealand…
NCALNE (Voc) => NZCALNE (Voc) Update

Apr 23, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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For anyone who’s interested in the progress of the replacement qualification for the NCALNE (Voc), my summary of the work to date happening on the NZQA side is below: Towards the end of last year the Teacher Education Governance Group, based on a summary of sector feedback recommended that the NZCALNE (Voc) was submitted for…