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APPROACHES: NZCALNE (Voc) Collection 2 is live on Pathways Awarua

Apr 20, 2017

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in NZCALN, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Pathways, Pathways Awarua, Uncategorized

You need to check out the new content for Collection 2 of the new NZCALNE on PathwaysAwarua. We cover approaches and concepts use in adult teaching and learning. All the great content from Te Ao Maori is still there – just updated. And we’ve widened it to include things like motivation and learner agency. You’ll need…

CONTEXT: NZCALNE (Voc) Collection 1 is live on Pathways Awarua

Apr 19, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Pathways, Pathways Awarua, Uncategorized

Please check out the new content for Collection 1 of the new NZCALNE on PathwaysAwarua. We cover definitions, frameworks, and factors associated with low literacy and numeracy levels. You’ll need to register as a new tertiary educator, or just log in if you already have an account. Look for the NZCALNE (Voc) pathway.

Work available: ELP Auckland West

Jan 17, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Employment, I want a new job, Job, Job Board, Job Profiles, Jobs, Positions, Uncategorized, Vacant

From time to time, I post job advertisement for people. I’m happy to do it. Just let me know. Also, don’t forget that you can do the NCALNE (Voc) and new NZCALNE (Voc) with us – email assess@alec.ac.nz for details. English Language Partners Auckland West, based in New Lynn, have part time work available from…

Should NZCALNE (Voc) Candidates write a report for their first assessment in the new qualification?

Jul 1, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in ALEC, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy and Numeracy, NCALNE, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Professional Development, Qualifications, Uncategorized

Please Vote In the existing version of the qualification – the NCALNE (Voc) – we have the option to include various electives. The one that we have used the most is Unit Standard 9685. This requires people to write an analytical report for their first assessment. This has worked well for us, because it allows…

How to “Undertake Kaitiakitanga” For Learner Success: 3 Solid Principles You Need To Know

Apr 22, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in Uncategorized, Kaitiakitanga, Maori, Maori Literacy, Maori literacy initiatives, Maori literacy numeracy initiatives

How do you undertake kaitiakitanga in an adult education role? What does this mean in practical terms?

Is Anyone Still Interested In The NZ Diploma in Adult Literacy and Numeracy?

Apr 20, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in ALNE, Complete NCALNE, DipALNE, Diploma, Finish NCALNE, NCALNE, NCALNE (Ed), NCALNE (Educator), NCALNE (Voc), NDipALNE, NZ Dip ALNE, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), NZDALNE, NZDipALNE, Uncategorized

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…

Red Peak: How To Compare The Different Flag Choices

Oct 1, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in Design Principles, Flag, Flags, Good Design, New Zealand, NZ, Red Peak, RedPeak, Simon Smith

So my bro Simon allegedly started the Red Peak social media campaign. I already linked to his first post about this here. And after flying Red Peak at half mast for a few days (after we thought all was lost), it was great to see that those in power changed their minds. Now it looks…

Go Red Peak…!

Sep 23, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in #Redpeak, change, Debate, Flag, New Zealand, NZ, Red Peak, Union Jack

Sorry, But All Four NZ Fleg Choices Are Rubbish

Sep 1, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in Design, Flag, Fleg, NZ

Even if you had some principles for selecting a decent flag, it seems it’s too late. Today we got to see the four fleg, I mean flag, finalists. It seems that someone has stacked the deck in favour of the rugbyist silverfernfleg lobby. Here they are: There are actually only two choices: Hypnofleg or Silverfernfleg in…

It’s a Flag For Ants…! A Visual Designer’s Perspective on Selecting NZ’s Next Flag

Sep 1, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in change, Design, Don’t, Flag, New Zealand, NZ

Assume for a moment that you can get over your objections to changing the NZ flag. Put aside the issue of the 26 million dollar referendum. Choke down the emotionalism and emotionalizing if you can. Forget about the conspiracy theories (don’t worry… the bad guys aren’t that smart). Now imagine, without making any judgment, that…

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