Abstract

This subject introduces students to the roles that language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) play in education and training. Students will learn to recognise the language, literacy and numeracy demands of training and assessment, and be able to develop training and assessment to suit individual skill levels, including accessing relevant support … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

The impact of Language, Literacy and Numeracy on Adult and Vocational EducationDefinitions of Language, Literacy and NumeracyFactors affecting the acquisition of Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills in Adult and Vocational EducationIntegration of Language, Literacy and NumeracyLanguage, Literacy and Numeracy demands of the workplaceCritical approaches to Language, Literacy and NumeracyThe reading … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Unit-of-competency analysis and suggested teaching approaches
2. Learner cohort profile and analysis of needs
3. Research essay on theoretical approaches

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to discuss the relationship between language, literacy and numeracy skills to the social, ethnic and economic experiences of individual learners or groups of learners in Adult and Vocational education;
2.
be able to analyse and describe the language, literacy and numeracy demands of the workplace;
3.
be able to design competency-based training programs and resources in accordance with a relevant Training Package and Units of Competency to meet the specific language, literacy and numeracy needs of individual learners or groups of learners;
4.
be able to analyse and discuss theories and approaches to the teaching of adult LLN (language, literacy and numeracy) to maximise student engagement and enhance student outcomes

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed EEB201.