In step with the rhythm of the times, the 2006 VALBEC conference questions the place of adult literacy and numeracy in 21st century contexts.
* How does the demand for multi-literacies affect the workplace, the worker and the adult learner?
* Are new paradigms and methodologies being developed to meet these demands?
* Is there an urgency for practitioners to reposition literacy in the rhetoric of government and institutions.
* Are we any closer to achieving greater access and equity for all?
* Do we keep alive the language of human and social capital or have times changed?
* How do we encompass in our practice the literacies of the full range of domains: personal, community, economic and workplace?
* Just what does the adult literacy learner need right here, right now?

These key questions will drive the discussions and dialogues at the 2006 conference.

Invitation to present
Practitioners and researchers are invited to share their knowledge, wisdom, strategies, observations, research and proven practices with others from across Victoria and Australia by submitting a presentation proposal for the 2006 VALBEC conference RItHre RItNow.

VALBEC wishes to hear from those involved in
* Innovative projects, collaborations or partnerships
* Successful curriculum development or proven classroom practices
* Progress reports or outcomes of relevant and crucial research
* Policy review and critique

Submit your presentation proposal or encourage others to submit, keeping in mind that the presentation should:
* Stimulate thought and discussion on relevant issues and practice
* Describe and reflect on current practice and examples of successful work
* Be interactive and encourage dialogue
* Display innovation and flexibility in practice/research
* Demonstrate effective practice in a range of settings
* Exemplify adult learning principles
* Critique changes in state and federal government policies and priorities.

Workshops/Presentations will be of 45 minutes duration (This may vary according to the final program planning)

Formats for the presentations may include:
* presentations of projects, research
* interactive workshops with a practical basis
* showcasing new resources
* panels of up to 3 speakers
* Keynote address

Copyright of presentations at the 2006 VALBEC conference remains with the respective author/s. However VALBEC reserves the right to publish papers and distribute information about these workshops for teaching and research purposes in Fine Print.

Proposals must be submitted by March 1st 2006.
Presenters will be notified by March 15th 2006 of their inclusion in the Conference program.

Conference updates and further information at www.valbec.org.au
For further information contact Don MacDowall, Conference Organiser
• Email conf@valbec.org.au
• Phone 03 9546 6892