For educators involved in teaching Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) units, the VOCEDPlus platform offers a wealth of resources that can support both teachers and learners. The materials available include a mix of free and purchasable items, categorized as either 'research' or 'focus on practice,' and predominantly originate from Australia.
Key Topics and Resources Available
Introduction to Foundation Skills:
- Overview: Comprehensive information on foundation skills necessary for vocational education and training.
- National Foundation Skills Framework 2022 to 2032: A strategic model outlining collective actions to improve foundation skills among Australian adults.
Foundation Skills in VET:
- Adult Numeracy Teacher Training: A series of eight free video tutorials focusing on numeracy principles in adult learning, developed by the Reading Writing Hotline with Dr. Keiko Yasukawa.
- Digital Read-Along Stories for Adult ESOL Learners: Stories relevant to new settlers in New Zealand, written by ESOL educator Celia Hope.
- Digital Skills for Education & Training: A Good Practice Guide: Research-driven guidelines by Dr. Deniese Cox addressing digital skill barriers in education.
Industry-Specific Foundation Skills:
- Adult Literacy and Numeracy in VET: Insights into integrating literacy and numeracy into vocational training.
- Resources for Teaching and Learning: Practical tools and guides for enhancing literacy and numeracy skills within various industries.
Foundation Skills in the Workplace:
- Numeracy Skills Interventions: Reviews and evidence-based approaches to improving numeracy skills among adults.
- National Numeracy Initiatives: Strategies and tools to promote everyday math skills and improve numeracy levels in the workforce.
Foundation Skills for Speakers of Languages Other than English:
- Adult Migrant English Program: Resources and teaching strategies for adult learners of English as a second language.
- Digital Literacy and Innovative Technology: Case studies on leveraging technology to support literacy and educational opportunities for refugees and migrants.
Additional VOCEDPlus Resources:
- Professional Development Kits: Materials and strategies for professional growth in teaching foundation skills.
- Formal University Qualifications: Information on specialist teaching qualifications in adult literacy and numeracy available at institutions like Charles Sturt University and the University of Technology Sydney.
What’s New in Foundation Skills
Recent Additions:
- Adult Numeracy Teacher Training: Video tutorials introduced to support adult numeracy educators.
- Digital Read-Along Stories: Engaging stories for adult ESOL learners added to enhance reading skills.
- Good Practice Guide on Digital Skills: Research findings and guidelines for integrating digital literacy support in educational settings.
Practical Implementation Guides
- Foundation Skills Professional Standards Framework: A tool designed to enhance the capability of education and training workforces.
- Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF): A consistent national approach to identifying and developing core skills in diverse contexts.
Resources for Purchase
Some of the resources listed on VOCEDPlus are available for purchase and include comprehensive training materials and assessment tools tailored for various vocational education needs.
The VOCEDPlus platform is an invaluable resource for VET practitioners, offering a wide array of tools, guides, and research to support the effective teaching of foundation skills. Whether you are looking for resources to help with adult numeracy, digital literacy, or language skills, VOCEDPlus provides the necessary support to enhance educational outcomes for both learners and educators.
For more information and to access these resources, visit VOCEDPlus Foundation Skills.
