Free VALBEC Spring Forum

'Numeracy activities for all teachers'

Friday, 26 September, 2008   Details

Strategies and resources for developing language for maths learning
Noyona Chanda, adult numeracy specialist from London South Bank University.

More fun with maths
Dave Tout introduces more hands on and fun maths and numeracy activities.

Integrating numeracy and literacy
Dianne Parslow introduces a variety of topics for integrating numeracy with reading and writing.

SWARN an adventure
Maria Santburn uses science (no lab required) as a way for teachers to enhance and energise (batteries not included) the delivery of core and numeracy units at cert Intro-2 levels. Hands on activities and numeracy tasks explored.

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New Fine Print Editor appointed

VALBEC has recently appointed Tricia Bowen as Editor of Fine Print. Tricia has worked as a teacher and writer since moving to Melbourne fifteen years ago. Much of her recent writing has involved the gathering and retelling of stories, used in the compilation of oral histories and the development of learning resources. She has undertaken this work for organizations such as The Textile Clothing and Footwear Union, Foundation House, Blundstones Boots and Connex, as well as many local councils and community arts organizations. She has taught language and literacy, writing and communication skills in Neighbourhood Houses, TAFE and a number of workplace settings.

Welcome Tricia. You can send Tricia material for Fine Print at fineprint@vabec.org.au

Help us with our special Summer 2008 Edition of Fine Print • “Celebrating ALBE Students and their Writing”

We want to celebrate the work of adult literacy students by publishing their writing. We want to build a picture of the diverse learning contexts, the life experiences, and the goals and thoughts of our learners. We also want to highlight teaching approaches to writing by publishing short reflections from teachers.

Talk to your students about the reason for this edition, ask them to write a reflective piece and contribute a brief reflection of your own on how you approach the teaching of writing, preferably with reference to the students writing piece submitted.

We would like to hear how you inspire your students, and how you facilitate the writing process.

Deadline September 28, 2008

Details and guidelines