Tag: Learning outcomes

How to write your own learning outcomes for embedding number

Mar 28, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Learning Outcomes, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Uncategorized

For Number You can do this yourself or download the worksheet here. Instructions Choose one item from each box and then add your own context. Write out a final draft of the learning outcome below. If you need to, make any changes to ensure your learning outcome is specific to the number skills you want to…
How to write your own learning outcome for embedding writing

Mar 28, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Learning Outcomes, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), outcomes, Uncategorized

You can do this yourself or download the worksheet here. Instructions Choose one item from each box and then add your own context. Write out a final draft of the learning outcome below. If you need to, make any changes to ensure your learning outcome is specific to the writing skills you want to teach and…
How to write your own learning outcomes for embedding Reading

Mar 28, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Learning Outcomes, outcomes, Reading, Reading comprehension, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Uncategorized

Writing your own learning outcomes If you have already started writing your learning outcomes and you’re happy with the way it’s going, please carry on. Finish off the assessment and submit your work to us for comment. If you need some more support, please read on…! We can walk you through the process of writing…
Learning outcomes for literacy and numeracy – 20 more legendary examples

Mar 28, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Uncategorized, Learning Outcomes, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), outcomes

Examples of learning outcomes for literacy Here are some more examples of learning outcomes for literacy and numeracy. Feel free to use, adapt or modify these to suit your own purposes. Or if you’re already sorted, skip ahead to the next module. Don’t forget: You only need two learning outcomes in total for your project…
How do I write a learning outcome?

Mar 28, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Learning Outcomes, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), outcomes, Uncategorized

For your project work for this course, you need to write at least two learning outcomes. Our suggestion is that you write one for literacy and another for numeracy. These learning outcomes need to focus on a skill that you want to develop in a specific context. For example, you might want to focus on…
What do learning outcomes for embedded literacy and numeracy look like?

Mar 28, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Learning Outcomes, outcomes, Uncategorized

Here are some examples of learning outcomes written by trades and vocational tutors. Embedded literacy learning outcomes Explain technical words in the context of an introduction to arc welding. Explain specialised language used in the context of a tailgate meeting. Use reading comprehension strategies in the context of following instructions on how to mix agricultural…
What are learning outcomes?

Mar 28, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Instructional Strategies, Learning Outcomes, Learning Strategies, outcomes, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Strategies, Strategy, Uncategorized

Now we need to shift our gaze from the broad, high-level strategies you’ve been working on for your whole programme. Your broad strategies for embedding are the “big picture”. Now, imagine you’re switching from wide angle lens to zoom on a camera. Your next three assessments require you to do some assessing and some teaching.…
Strategies: What are your broad strategies for literacy and numeracy?

Mar 24, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Strategies, Strategy, Uncategorized

You’ve had some time to think about your own context for teaching, and to look at what opportunities and constraints you’re facing. Now you need to design at least two broad strategies that you intend to use for embedding literacy and numeracy into your programme. These should be “big picture”, high-level strategies that apply across…
Planning teaching activities for embedded literacy and numeracy learning outcomes

Mar 10, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in embedded, Learning, Learning Outcomes, Literacy, NCALNE, Numeracy, outcomes, planning, teaching

So you have to teach embedded literacy and numeracy content for your trade or vocational training course… What do you do? Carry out broad brush diagnostics: Do some kind of broad-brush needs analysis and literacy and numeracy diagnostic. We recommend the TEC literacy and numeracy tool at least. Sure it’s not contextualised, but it does give…
12 Things You Can Do Right Now To Read Better, Improve Learning, and Understand More

Nov 18, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in 2.0, Adult, ALEC, comprehension, Education, Graeme Smith, Hacking, Hacks, Improve, Improve learning, Learning, Literacy, Numeracy, Read, Read better, Reading, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Right now, Strategies, Understand, Understand more

You might think that becoming a better reader is a big secret, but it’s totally not. Here are 12 things you can do right now to read better and improve what you remember and understand: 1. Look for connections: Ask yourself what you already know about the topic that you have to read. Draw a…