eVALBEC September 2011eVALBEC September 2011This is the electronic newsletter of VALBEC, the Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council, and is sent to about 1000 practitioners on the first of each month (other than January). It is also available in the 'News' section of our web site http://www.valbec.org.au
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1. Final stages of planning for the ACAL conference
2. A Fuller Sense of Self - Book Launch
3. ACAL Conference - Literacy on the Map: Common Visions, Different Paths
4. Masterclass and information session Monash Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development
5. Re-thinking Literacy in a Climate Changing World
6. Next edition being posted
7. NEW ACFE web address
8. Learn Local Advertising Campaign
9. Weeks ahead
10. CGEA Numeracy Review 2011
11. Curriculum Staff urgently needed
12. Consultant/instructional designer required
13. Subscribe to eVALBEC?
14. Unsubscribe?
15. Contact VALBEC
The committee is busy working on the final stages of planning for the ACAL conference in September. We are delighted with the program and registrations continue to come in at a steady rate. As an alternative to the traditional conference dinner, we are planning to showcase some of Melbourne’s fabulous range of eating experiences. Conference participants will choose from four different restaurants offering Italian, Vietnamese, Greek and Chinese cuisine with committee member as tour guide and host. It will be a night to remember!
Thursday 8 September – International Literacy Day
4.30 – 6.30 pm at Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 5B Cromwell Street Glenroy 3046
RSVP : info@valbec.org.au by Friday 2 September
Registrations are flowing in with strong interest from all states and New Zealand.
Full program and session details are at www.valbec.org.au/2011conf/
Make sure you select your sessions.
Conference Tue 27 to Wed 28 Sept 2011, Pre-conference forum Mon 26 Sept 2011 ) at Victoria University City Flinders Campus.
There'll also be a LLN Community Educator Network Café in conjunction with ALA.
This masterclass will map emerging technologies and consider their implicationsfor learning, the adult learner, the teacher and the adult education workforce.Dr Henderson will investigate various technologies in adult education and theimpact they have on the way that education and training is understood anddelivered. This session will provide you with an opportunity to hear from a leadingacademic in the area of educational technologies as well as a chance to find outmore about the Monash Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development
6pm Wednesday 7th September 2011, Monash Conference Centre, Level 7, 30 Collins street Melbourne.
RSVP: www.edu.monash.edu/bald or (03) 9905 0014
A VU College Friday Seminar with Dr Robbie Guevara, President of the Asia-South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE) and the Vice-President (Asia Pacific) of the International Council of Adult Education (ICAE).
Friday October 14thTime: 2.30pm at T226, Footscray Nicholson Campus, Victoria University
Bookings: Natalie.Meagher@vu.edu.au
The next edition of Fine Print is about to be posted to members. Watch your mail box.
ACFE has a new web address now that it is part of Skills Victoria.
www.skills.vic.gov.au/learnlocal-acfe/about-acfe
ACFE is implementing a state-wide Learn Local advertising campaign to increase the awareness of the Learn Local network and boost participation in the sector. Key messaging will encompass our overarching theme: ‘Learn Local: Take your next step with us’ and will focus on youth, parents returning to work and the CALD community.
The campaign will run from 28 August to 19 November and will include a range of media channels.
National Literacy and Numeracy Week 29 August – 4 September
Adult Learners’ Week 1- 8 September
Indigenous Literacy Day 7 September
Everyone is invited to participate in the fifth Indigenous Literacy Day (ILD), Wednesday 7 September 2011. Indigenous Literacy Day aims to help raise funds to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Australians living in remote and isolated regions.
In 2011 the Numeracy component of the Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) are being reviewed and updated. Three public consultations about the proposed changes to the numeracy units are being held. · For further information about the review including receiving copies of the current draft units prior to the meetings contact Dave Tout at ACER on tout@acer.edu.au To book your place at a consultation please RSVP prior to the event to Taryn Tran at VU on 03 9919 5440 or taryn.tran@vu.edu.au
Consultation 1: 1.30pm -3.30pm on Wednesday 7th September, VU City Flinders campus, 300 Flinders St, Melbourne: Room C906
Consultation 2: 1.30pm -3.30pm on Friday 9th September, BRACE Education Training & Employment Limited, 602 Urquhart Street, Ballarat: Room No: 103 - ITC Building
Consultation 3: 1.30pm -3.30pm on Thursday 15th September, ACFE Regional Office, Corner of Kirk and Haigh Streets, Moe (The meeting room is on the 1st floor)
Curriculum Staff urgently needed (August-December) 2 days a week at the Defence Force School of Languages, Laverton. The Curriculum Staff will:
· Advise and assist Language Staff develop Learner Guides, Trainer Guides, Delivery/Assessment Schedules
· Review materials
· Ensure materials meet learning outcomes and CBT requirements.
Enquiries: Mary Gurgone: 0413 619 748; gurgone@iinet.net.au
Precision Consultancy seeks to employ an experienced consultant/instructional designer to work on a range of vocational education and training projects, many of which relate to developing learners’ LLN skills. A knowledge of the ACSF would be an advantage. Full time or part time position, based in central Melbourne office. Email info@precisionconsultancy.com.au for a job description.
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