Required skills

analysis and interpretation skills to evaluate teaching practices in relation to the needs of those participating in adult language literacy and numeracy provision

communication skills to

facilitate discussions to encourage sharing of strategies and exploration of different solutions to problems

give clear explanations present concepts clearly and respond to questions effectively

computer skills to locate sources of information for research purposes

initiative enterprise and creativity to

seek appropriate new resources and materials

think critically about teaching practices

learning skills to

maintain currency and relevance of knowledge

reflect on and improve own professional practice

literacy skills to

analyse texts for teaching and learning purposes

read and interpret complex texts analyse theoretical viewpoints and form judgements

research current approaches to adult language literacy and numeracy teaching

numeracy skills to analyse statistical information

planning and organising skills to

identify relevant resources

monitor and evaluate progress of learners

plan a sequence of learning activities consistent with teaching practices

problemsolving skills to introduce new learning practices into language literacy and numeracy programs in vocational education and training VET

selfmanagement skills to comply with requirements codes of practice and organisational policies and procedures

teamwork skills to plan collaboratively with colleagues changes to teaching and assessment activities

Required knowledge

adult learning principles and practices as they apply to teaching language literacy and numeracy

adult language and literacy teaching theories such as

applied linguistics

applied social theory and sociolinguistics

critical literacy

humanistic and progressivist pedagogy

psycholinguistics

adult numeracy teaching theories such as

applied social theory for example mathematics and culture and mathematics and gender

constructivism

critical literacy and numeracy

cultural use of specific mathematics

functionalism

diverse needs of those participating in adult language literacy and numeracy provision

national standards such as

Australian Core Skills Framework ACSF

Australian Qualifications Framework AQF

Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF

curriculum documents

Training Packages

sources of research into adult language literacy and numeracy practice

teaching practices that

meet learner needs in a multilingual and multicultural learning environment

reflect cognitive processes involved in reading writing speaking listening and numeracy

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

review current practice

undertake research into English language literacy and numeracy teaching practices and evaluate their relevance to current context

implement new practices

evaluate the effectiveness of new practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to program evaluation information

access to sources of information about new teaching practices in adult language literacy and numeracy

opportunity to implement and evaluate new practices

Assessment must also ensure the use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of appropriate assessment methods should be used to determine competency The following examples are appropriate for this unit

review of applied project or case study

evaluation of documented evidence

questioning to establish required knowledge

review of thirdparty report

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBRESA Initiate and lead applied research

BSBRES801A Initiate and lead applied research

TAELLNA Design implement and evaluate an adult language literacy and numeracy professional development program

TAELLN807A Design, implement and evaluate an adult language, literacy and numeracy professional development program.

Teaching practices may include:

Criteria to evaluate effectiveness of current practices may include:

Requirements of learning context may include:

Appropriate sources of information may include:

Specific requirements of learners may include:

Potential issues may include: