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Language Literacy and Numeracy in the Adult Education Context
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EDTAS3002 - Language Literacy and Numeracy in the Adult Education Context
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Institute of Education, Arts & Community
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<p>This unit aims to explore Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) teaching and learning strategies for adult learners. The unit examines how VET teachers understand the learning needs of diverse learners in the adult learning context and understand the mechanisms, theories and practices that assist LLN learning to take place. Students will develop skills and knowledge relating to the appropriate curricular requirements for LLN teaching, understand and critically reflect on the adult education context to better understand the appropriate teaching methods to engage learners.</p>
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<p>Topics will include:</p>
<p>How teaching strategies, theories and practices are used to engage VET and adult learners in language, literacy and numeracy learning.</p>
<p>Language literacy and numeracy curriculum development specific for adult learners.</p>
<p>The exploration of components of language , literacy and numeracy and its connection to competency-based curriculum.</p>
<p>Introduction to the theories and strategies of teaching LLN to equity groups and diverse groups such as migrants, refugees and indigenous students.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit aims to explore Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) teaching and learning strategies for adult learners. The unit examines how VET teachers understand the learning needs of diverse learners in the adult learning context and understand the mechanisms, theories and practices that assist LLN learning to take place. Students will develop skills and knowledge relating to the appropriate curricular requirements for LLN teaching, understand and critically reflect on the adult education context to better understand the appropriate teaching methods to engage learners.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics will include:</p> <p>How teaching strategies, theories and practices are used to engage VET and adult learners in language, literacy and numeracy learning.</p> <p>Language literacy and numeracy curriculum development specific for adult learners.</p> <p>The exploration of components of language , literacy and numeracy and its connection to competency-based curriculum.</p> <p>Introduction to the theories and strategies of teaching LLN to equity groups and diverse groups such as migrants, refugees and indigenous students.</p> <p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edtas3002">070109 - Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Develop an understanding of the relationship between language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills and knowledge in a diverse adult learner group.</p>
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<p>Investigate key strategies, theories and approaches in literacy and numeracy teaching in the adult education context.</p>
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<p>Identify curricular requirements for the delivery of language, literacy and numeracy in the adult learning and Vocational Education and Training (VET) context.</p>
S1
<p>Critically reflect on a situation in the adult education context to further develop understandings of learning processes.</p>
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<p>Interpret the language, literacy and numeracy requirements and demands in the workplace context.</p>
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<p>Interpret the content processes and standards in competency-based training programs and resources to meet the language literacy and numeracy needs of diverse adult learners.</p>
A1
<p>Apply key strategies in language literacy and numeracy teaching.</p>
A2
<p>Critically reflect on a situation to further develop understandings of the learning process for adult learners with diverse needs.</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate the capacity to design training programs with appropriate language, literacy and numeracy content.</p>
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<p>Write an essay which discusses one numeracy and one</p><p>literacy topic. Explore the relevant challenges and</p><p>implications for teaching and learning language, literacy and numeracy in a competency-based setting.</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, S1, S3, A3
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<p>Discuss a case study involving a VET or adult education setting and student. Identify the literacy and numeracy needs of the student. Describe your knowledge and theories and practices to make decisions and recommendations based on the students needs.</p>
<p>LLN Lesson Development for the Adult Education Context</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K2, K3, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edtas3002">070109 - Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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