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What Are Some Specific Reading Demands? How To Map Them in 7 Surefire Steps?

Mar 21, 2017

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Reading Demands – What Are Some Specific Reading Demands And How Do you Map Them?

CONTEXT – New Content for the new NZCALNE Assessment 1 with ALEC

Mar 1, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Context, Contextualised, Definitions, factors, Framework, Frameworks, New, New Zealand Context, NZ Context, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Uncategorized

Teach Better Now with ALEC in 2017 We’re in the middle of a transition from the existing NCALNE (Voc) to the newer version of this qualification – the NZCALNE (Voc). Most qualifications are now in the process of shifting from the old “National” qualifications to the current “New Zealand” quals. It’s a bit of a…

Under the hood: ESOL Starting Points

Feb 17, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Adult Learning, Embed literacy and numeracy, ESOL, Framework, Learning Progressions, Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Starting Points, TESOL, Uncategorized

The Starting Points framework allows tutors to focus on learning that happens at or before koru/step 1 on the Learning Progressions for Adult Literacy. This is often in an ESOL context. Where does it come from? The ESOL Starting Points were created by The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This was in response for a guide…

Embedding Literacy & Numeracy Case Study: Cashflow 101 – Part 1

Sep 15, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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I’m trying an experiment. I own this game above. It’s kinda cool… like monopoly on steroids. It teaches principles of investing and financial literacy. Numeracy, in other words. Anyway, I’m going to use it as a case study. I want to apply the embedded literacy and numeracy process that we teach in our professional development to…

How To Develop Great Teaching Materials In 5 Steps

Aug 25, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in ALEC, Content, Develop, Development, Education, Graeme, How to, Learning, Literacy, Materials, Numeracy, Smith

It’s no secret that I love the process of developing new resources. That’s something that hasn’t changed over quite a few years of teaching and training. My process for materials development has changed quite a lot of the last few years though. I have 5 rules for myself for this process. Well, they’re more like guidelines.…

Literacy & Numeracy: Now With Bacon…!

Aug 25, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in 21204, ALEC, Bacon, Business improvement, Graeme, Literacy, NCALNE, Numeracy, NZCALNE, Smith

I had an epiphany recently. I realized that there is something missing from our main product offering. Now I know what that missing something is. It’s bacon.

My Newest Addiction: Hand Stitched Leather Moleskine Journal Covers

Aug 23, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in Addiction, ALEC, Cover, Etsy, Graeme, Hand, Journal, Leather, Moleskine, Stitched

I have various addictions. One is bags. I love gadget bags, duffel bags, and backpacks. My current favorites are here. But I also have another, newer addiction. It’s kind of related to the luggage issue (at least in my mind): Hand stitched leather journal covers for Moleskine Notebooks. Using a Moleskine journal for handwritten notes, drawings, and…

5 Reasons Why You Need to Punch Literacy and Numeracy in the Face

Aug 12, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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Ronda Rousey is my new hero and celebrity crush. In case you don’t know, she’s a mixed martial artist, actress, and Olympic judoka who is currently undefeated in her field and the current consensus is that she’s the world’s most dominant athlete. She’s strong, beautiful, and doesn’t take $!@# from anyone. She’s also a great role…

Literacy & Numeracy Jobs Wanted: Setting Up LN Job Board

Jul 22, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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Are you looking for staff with literacy and numeracy expertise and credentials? If you have a literacy and numeracy related job to advertise, I will post it here for free. The same thing applies if you are looking for a contractor or consulting expertise relating to adult literacy and numeracy. At the moment, I am only…

Four Things I Learned About Education Working With The Army

Apr 21, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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A few years ago I had the privilege of working with members of the NZ Army and NZ Defence Forces education team. It was lots of fun being on base and I learned a bunch of things that have really stuck with me over time. I’m generalising here, so you’ll have to allow me a bit…

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