1. Enhancing educational practices
through embedding literacy, language and numeracy

2. Overview
Introduction
Embedding literacy and numeracy: Unitecs LLN Plan
Two initiatives:
Embedding into vocational programmes
Structured professional development
Critique, comment and share - your task
Lessons learnt and implications
Conclusion (as well as a look into the future)
3. Embedding literacy and numeracy: Unitecs LLL Plan
Authored by Schwenger, 2009
4. Key aspects of the embedding process
Authored by Schwenger, 2009
5. Certificate in Animal Care
large images by Unitec Institute of Technology
6. Goals, strengths and issues
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7. NCALE: National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (Vocational)
8. Literacy works
9. Discussions and interactions
10. Lessons learnt
Changes can be incremental in some aspects. Timeframe for true and deep change needs to be taken into account
Long-term sustainedcapability building for long-term changes
Include time for one to one work, provide exemplars, models, practical examples
Building trust and relationships essential
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11. Critique, comment and share
Turn to the person next to you. What are your thoughts about the ideas on the mindmap (part of the handout)?
Amend, change and write on it concepts that are missing
URL for the mindmap is on top of your handout (please add to it during/after Teaching and Learning 2009 conference meets e-Fest)
12. Reasons and relevance
Factors to consider for L+N PD
Changes in definition and content
Identify improvements and progress made
Analysis of demands and benchmarking
Respect and
Acknowledgement
Context
Authored by Schwenger and Smith, 2009