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Teach better – What is ESOL?

Feb 6, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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What’s the definition? ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages. This is often used to refer to: Adult refugees and migrants who are pre-literate learners or learners who have very low levels of English language and literacy. Pre-literate learners are those who need exposure to the purposes and uses of literacy. Where does…
Teach better – What is literacy for Pasifika?

Feb 6, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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What’s the definition? Being “literate as Pasifika” means: Success in participation and access, in culture, in service and advocacy, and in economic terms (p.84). Where does this definition come from? Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aotearoa (2014). Pasifika Success As Pasifika: Pasifika Conceptualisations of Literacy for Success in Aotearoa New Zealand. Wellington: Adult and Community…
What is literacy for Maori? Number 3 of 6 Dynamic Definitions You Need to Know

Feb 6, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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What is literacy for Maori? Number 3 of 6 Dynamic Definitions You Need to Know
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?
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…
Plain English Definitions for the Numeracy Progressions

Nov 29, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in Learning Progressions, Uncategorized

In my reductionist quest to make things in education more accessible, I’ve started revising the definitions we use. The reason for this is that they get in the way a lot of the time. And this is because they are too hard to understand. Or not explained well. Or used as a kind of mental…
Plain English Definitions for the Literacy Progressions

Nov 28, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in Learning Progressions, Uncategorized

I’ve started writing new course content for the new NZCALNE (Voc) – the latest version of our course. I want to revise the definitions that we use to talk about the Learning Progressions for Adult Literacy and Numeracy. The terminology is confusing for most people. And some of the existing definitions are not very helpful…
Well done NCALNE graduates! We’re holding the line on literacy and numeracy

Jul 5, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in ALEC, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy and Numeracy, NCALNE, PIAAC, Professional Development, Qualifications

According to the OECD press release for New Zealand, we’re holding the line on literacy and numeracy. Here’s the summary: Adults in New Zealand score above the OECD average in literacy, numeracy and problem solving in technology-rich environments. New Zealand’s immigrant population is one of the most skilled across OECD countries. At the same time,…
ALEC graduates responsible for NZ’s improved literacy rating?

Jul 4, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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Well, it’s impossible to prove really, but the new data from the latest research is out. And here’s what you need to know so far: The latest data comes from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). This updates the 2006 ALLS survey. According to the National Centre for Adult Literacy and…
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…