468-202 Workplace Literacy and Numeracy

Credit Points

Prerequisites

Learning and Thinking.

Semester

Contact

Objectives

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• describe present workplace literacy and numeracy requirements;
• identify the literacy and numeracy needs of adults;
• assess programs and strategies that enable VET learners to become literate and numerate; and
• describe some key elements of literacy and numeracy acquisition.

Content

An overview of selected models of literacy development, including those applicable to adults and second language learners; the role of reading and writing in the learning process; the nature of numeracy and difficulties encountered by innumerate adults; possible links between gender and illiteracy and innumeracy; selected models and programs for teaching mathematics, reading and writing to adults in vocational settings.

Assessment

An essay of 1800 words (50%) and a case study of 1800 words (50%).