Abstract

This subject covers skills and knowledge required to analyse and apply effective adult literacy teaching practices to meet the needs of learners in adult and vocational education contexts. Students will explore and critically analyse adult literacy theories and apply these theories through the development of teaching strategies relevant to their … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Theoretical frameworks for literacy teachingPedagogies for literacy teaching in Adult and Vocational EducationApproaches to literacy teaching in Adult and Vocational EducationAdult literacy resourcesStrategies for teaching literacy skillsAnalysis of students' literacy needsMatching strategies and resources to student needs through students' needsAssessment in adult literacy teachingCritical analysis and evaluation of approaches to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Adult literacy resources and context
2. Planning for a new student

Assumed knowledge

EEL445 and EEL418

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed EEB311.