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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…
How do you describe literacy abilities in really low level adult learners?

Feb 26, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in Ability, Adult, English, ESL, ESOL, Framework, ILN, Learners, Limited, Literacy, Low, NZ, Starting Points, TEC

I haven’t really looked at any of this before, but I came across it the other day. Below is the TEC outcomes framework for describing ability levels for low level ESOL learners. This is based on the Starting Points framework and applies to learners whose literacy level falls below step 1 in the Learning Progressions.…
Adult Literacy and Numeracy Initiatives Update from the TEC

Oct 28, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in Adult, Assessment 1, Education, Funding, Initiatives, Literacy, NCALNE (Voc), New Zealand, New Zealand Context, Numeracy, NZ, TEC

The TEC have updated their website with a handy list of the adult literacy and numeracy initiatives including funds that they have developed and support currently. I’ve pasted the whole thing in below including hyperlinks. The original page is here. For those of you working on your NCALNE (Voc) professional development, this information is relevant for…
How to get started on Assessment Task 1 of the NCALNE (Voc): The New Zealand context

Oct 22, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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UPDATED FOR 2015: Please go here. If you need to complete the NCALNE (Voc) and you’re having trouble getting started (or even if you’re not!), here’s your special care package: Make sure that you are registered to use Pathways Awarua. The latest version of our entire ALEC course for the NCALNE (Voc) is now online in…
Embedding literacy and numeracy with the NZ Department of Corrections staff

Sep 29, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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This is a summary of all of the video content to date that highlights some of our best work with the Department of Corrections. The instructors in the various video clips have all undertaken the National Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace). This qualification, which we abbreviate to the NCALNE (Voc), teaches a…
But you might ask a painter to teach literacy & numeracy 2013 – Part 4 – Kushla Clover

Sep 23, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Dicing with decimals: Numeracy activities that work

Aug 31, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Again, I’m not entirely sure where I picked this one up… might be a hat tip to Rodney Y… Anyway, it’s really simple to set up and needs no resources apart from normal dice. Purpose Practice adding decimals. Practice using decimal place value. Equipment Standard six-sided dice. One playing board per player. See the image below.…
Assessment 1 of the NCALNE (Voc) – Aotearoa New Zealand Context: Talking through the assessment task with Graeme

Aug 28, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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This is a bit rough and ready, but it’s all here if you need some extra ideas for what you’re supposed to be doing for your first assessment task.