EEB429 Issues of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice in Adult and Vocational Education (8)
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Through this subject, students will explore current issues in teaching literacy and numeracy in the adult and vocational educational contexts. The subject will examine a number of current theory and policy positions and their impact on teaching and learning practices. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EEB429
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Education |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to articulate the issues associated with literacy and numeracy teaching practices within the adult and vocational education context;
- be able to engage with different positions on literacy and numeracy education put forward in political and social debates around literacy education; and
- be able to develop a theoretical framework for programming and teaching literacy and/or numeracy to diverse groups of learners.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Definitions of Literacy and Numeracy
- Current debates around literacy and numeracy
- Policy development and future directions
- Current approaches to adult literacy and numeracy teaching
- Programming and teaching literacy and/or numeracy to diverse groups of learners
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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
