FET3551 Workplace Literacy (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Teacher Educ: Vocational Educa) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

This course will explore an expanded definition of literacy in today's society; investigate aspects of literacy in relevant learning contexts; and then examine issues and practices related to language, literacy and numeracy and communication in teaching, learning, and work settings. The focus will be on providing teachers/trainers with the knowledge and skill to particularly plan for and support the language, literacy and numeracy needs of learners in vocational and workplace environments; implement workplace literacy audits; and develop effective strategies for teaching and assessment that considers the demands of language, literacy and numeracy. Students engage in online discussion forums that contribute to literacy learning and assessment.