1. Personalised Learning Environments (PLEs) for the Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) classroomAnn Leske: LLN In-Sight Jacqueline Bates: Labyrinthe Creative Learning

2. Embedding LLN in vocational and workplace training Context: Personalised Learning Environments (PLE) PLEs to support LLN learners Introduction Ann Leske: The LLN classroom context Foundation Skills Embedding LLN & VET Jacqueline Bates: Personalised Learning Environments Personal Learning Environments explained Why social learning? 3. www.labyrinthe.com.au Jacqueline Bates 4. Today we are using Poll Everywhere http://www.polleverywhere.com/how-it-works 5. How to vote: pollev.com/jacbates 1. Go to the Poll Everywhere website by typing in the web address into your devices browser then press GO, ENTER or RETURN (depending on your device) 2. Submit your answer by typing into the response box and press GO, ENTER or RETURN (depending on your device) 6. How to vote via txt 1. Create a new text message to Poll Everywhere TO: +61429883481 2. In the message area type: Poll response number unique to that particular poll then your answer 3. Send the message 7. Skills for prosperity Embedding LLN and VET under the Spotlight LLN + Vocational skills taught together 8. Industry Skills Council s Australian Industry Group ABS ALLS Survey 2006 Australian Government (COAG) Driving forces behind the Australian Government National Foundation Skills Strategy for Adults 2012 9. Foundation Skills Australian Core Skills Framework Employability Skills Digital Technology Learning Communication Numeracy Teamwork Reading Problem solving Writing Initiative and enterprise Oral communication Planning and organising Self management Learning Foundation Skills Training Package FSK 2013 10. Embedding LLN relates to how literacy and numeracy teaching is organised One size does not fit all (Zepke 2011, Rogers and Kramer, 2008)) Embedding is not understood in just one way (Casey et al 2006) Needs to be built in not bolted on to programs ( Zepke 2011, p. 175 referring to Millar and Falk 2002, Wickert and McGuirk 2005; Rogers and Kramer 2008) Conception of literacy and numeracy makes a difference to implementation (Zepke 2011, p,182)Human capital approach Social practice approach Functional skills Critical, social, human capital focus at same time - functional skills are one element 11. Knowing the LLN demands Knowing the learners LLN goals Knowing what to do 12. PLEs in Practice What does embedding mean to you? What does embedding mean to you? 13. PLEs in Practice Why edmodo? 14. Poll Q: What PLE tools are you using/have tried to develop LLN skills in VET? 15. PLEs in Practice Embedding numeracy Embedding numeracy example 16. PLEs in Practice How have you assessed LLN outcomes? 17. References Emergence of Foundation Skills Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006. Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DOSSbytitle/2D7F820 4FEA1D124CA2572E9008079F1?OpenDocument viewed 26/9/13 Australian Industry Group, 2012. When words fail national workforce literacy project 2012. The Australian Industry Group. Industry Skills Council, 2010. Five good reasons. Commonwealth of Australia Industry Skills Council, 2011. No more excuses. Commonwealth of Australia SCOTESE, 2012 . National foundation skills strategy for adults. Commonwealth of Australia 18. References Embedding LLN Black, S. & Yasukawa, K, 2010. Time for National Renewal: Australian adult literacy and numeracy as foundation skills Literacy and Numeracy Studies Vol 18 No 2 2010 Black, S, Yasukawa, K & Brown, T, 2010. Investigating the crisis: production workers literacy and numeracy practices. NCVER Black, S & Yasukawa, K 2011. Beyond deficit approaches to teaching and learning: Literacy and numeracy in the VET context. University of Technology, Sydney NSW, Australia Casey, H, O. Cara, J, Eldred, S. Grief, R., Hodge, R. Ivanic, et al 2006. You wouldnt expect a maths teacher to teach plastering: Embedding literacy language and numeracy in post-16 vocational programs the impact on learning and achievement. London: The National Research and Development Centre for adult literacy and numeracy Zepke, N 2011. If one size does not fit all when embedding adult literacy in the workplace, how can we identify what works? School of Education Studies, Massey University, Palmerston North, New 19. Resources Introduction to Ann Leske LLN In-Sight What does embedding mean to you? Why edmodo? Embedding numeracy example How have you assessed LLN outcomes?