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What is the NZCALNE (Voc)…?

Apr 4, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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Which frameworks from Te Ao Maori work best for adult literacy and numeracy?

Jun 29, 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

Please Vote The new NZCALNE qualification allows for a more explicit focus on the different frameworks that should underpin our teaching. This includes frameworks from a Maori worldview perspective. One of the easiest Maori frameworks to communicate is Mason Durie’s Te Whare Tapawha framework. This got removed from the previous update to US21204, but we…
Which definitions should we use for literacy and numeracy in the new NZCALNE Course?

Jun 29, 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 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.
TEC Literacy and Numeracy Qualification Requirements for Tutors Teaching SAC Funded Levels 1 and 2

Sep 2, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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I’ve fielded a few enquires in the past few days about this so I’m re-posting the relevant information from the TEC website. It’s up to date as of 1 Sept 2015. Instructions are here to sign up to do the NCALNE qualification with Pathways Awarua and ALEC online. You can get started for free. Email apply@alec.ac.nz…
From the TEC: Update for foundation-level providers (Assessment Tool and Qualification Requirements)

Nov 11, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in Adult, Assessment Tool, Foundation, Literacy, NCALNE, Numeracy, NZ, Providers, Qualification, TEC, Update

I’ve pasted in below in full the update from the TEC website today regarding Assessment Tool usage and Qualification Requirements for foundation-level providers. 10 November 2014 Updates on the Methodology for Assessment Tool Usage; requirements for assessing literacy and numeracy; and transitioning to the 2015 tutor qualification requirements. Methodology for Assessment Tool usage published The…
Let’s just sort out the confusion around steps versus levels when it comes to literacy and numeracy

Oct 30, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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I didn’t create this confusion, but I’d like to clear it up… One of the things that people I meet seem constantly confused about is the difference between some very similar sounding language that we use in education, and in particular, in the field of literacy and numeracy, to describe things like skills. Here are…
Change in some foundation-level tutor qualification requirements: NCALNE (Voc) Requirement from 2015

Oct 9, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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The TEC announced recently that from 2015 the NCALNE (Voc) qualification and training will be a requirement for some tutors. Here’s the announcement in full: Beginning in 2015, the TEC will be transitioning to requiring tutors who teach foundation-level courses to hold an appropriate qualification, such as the National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy…
Don’t be Spooked by the MOOC – Handout 3: Talking about the new ALNE qualifications

Jul 5, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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At some stage in my workshop next week I’d like to give people a chance to talk about the similarities and differences between the old and new versions of the ALNE qualifications. Or at least, I’d like just a chance to talk about how the new versions of the two qualifications that interest me might…
Don’t be SPOOKED by the MOOC – Planning my Presentation…

Jul 3, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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That’s the title of my presentation happening next week on Thursday. I’ve got a bit of an outline, but I’m still in the process of working out what I want to talk about. Here’s the basic idea. Launch the NCALNE (Voc) Assessment Pathway. That’s our MOOC. It’s available via Pathways Awarua if you sign up as…
Using the Business Model Canvas: What are ALEC’s Value Propositions?

May 28, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in 2015, 21204, ALEC, Edtech, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy and Numeracy, NCALNE, Professional Development, Qualifications

When you analyse your education business model using the Business Model Generation Canvas you need to start thinking in terms of what your business’s value propositions are. Value propositions are the bundle of products and services that create value for specific customer segments. What are ALEC’s Value propositions? Tell me if we’re on the right…