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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 important is it that we also focus on ESOL learners in the new NZCALNE qualification?

Jun 30, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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Please Vote The new version of the adult literacy and numeracy education qualification includes a focus on English language learners. This increases the relevancy of the qualification for tutors who teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL). We’ll build this content in regardless, but what I’d like some feedback on is how important this is to…
Which definitions should we use for literacy and numeracy in the new NZCALNE Course?

Jun 29, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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Please Vote Here’s another thing. Currently, we use the existing definitions published by the TEC for literacy and numeracy. We could change this and make use of other definitions. For example, the OECD have their own definitions. Let me know what you think? Chime in, in the comments, if you have more to say.
What’s going to replace the NCALNE? And do you want to help me design the new NZCALNE?

Jun 29, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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Please Vote We have some flexibility around how we structure the new version of the NCALNE (Voc) qualification. The new qualification, which will replace the old NCALNE over the next few years, is called the New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education (Vocational) – or NZCALNE (Voc) for short. The new unit standards…
Mapping the Demands of a TESOL Course Using the Learning Progressions

May 18, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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If you are a TESOL teacher, but you teach a course that is funded by the TEC you might find yourself having to complete the NCALNE (Voc) literacy and numeracy professional development. And one of the things that you’ll have to do is demonstrate that you know how to identify and map the context-specific literacy and numeracy…
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 Join ALEC’s Virtual Classroom For the NCALNE If I’m Registered On Pathways Awarua?

May 5, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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ALEC provides coaching, face-to-face training, assessment and credentialling for the online version of the NCALNE course hosted by Pathways Awarua. If you are new to Pathways Awarua and you want to enrol in the NCALNE, you’ll need to move into our ALEC virtual classroom. If you are an existing user of Pathways Awarua and you…
Is Anyone Still Interested In The NZ Diploma in Adult Literacy and Numeracy?

Apr 20, 2016

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Graeme Smith

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It’s been awhile, but I’m still thinking about the New Zealand Diploma in Adult Literacy and Numeracy (NZ Dip ALNE). This newly revised diploma is now on the NZQA framework. It’s a 120 credit level 6 qualification. The new one is a million times better than the old one. I think I started trying to write…
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…