Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research new adult language, literacy and numeracy practices and implement them to meet the needs of adults seeking to develop their language, literacy and numeracy skills. New adult language, literacy and numeracy practices may be theories, approaches or strategies that are new to education, new to the adult literacy field, new to Australia, new to particular delivery contexts or provider organisations, or simply new to the practitioner. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to adult language, literacy and numeracy practitioners who need to critically reflect on their own practice in order to research and identify new, innovative or alternative approaches to practice, and adapt and apply these to their own work context as appropriate. An advanced application of adult literacy and numeracy practice is required at this level. It is recommended that those who have previously completed education theory and practice units, and/or have established skills and experience as a teacher or practitioner undertake this unit. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Review effectiveness of current adult language, literacy and numeracy practices |
1.1. Identify current adult language, literacy and numeracy teaching practices 1.2. Review criteria to evaluate effectiveness of current practices 1.3. Assess and evaluate current practice in relation to requirements of learning context |
2. Research advances in practice |
2.1. Identify areas of research relevant to own professional practice 2.2. Use appropriate sources of information to identify new practices |
3. Analyse new adult language, literacy and numeracy practices |
3.1. Evaluate new practices in relation to requirements of learning context 3.2. Evaluate new practices in relation to specific requirements of learners enrolled in adult language, literacy and numeracy programs 3.3. Review new practices in relation to adult language, literacy and numeracy teaching theory 3.4. Identify potential issues arising from new practices |
4. Apply new adult language, literacy and numeracy practices |
4.1. Plan introduction of new learning practices into program 4.2. Undertake joint planning with others as relevant, to introduce new practices into teaching and assessment activities 4.3. Make changes to existing practices |
5. Evaluate new adult language, literacy and numeracy practices |
5.1. Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices 5.2. Monitor and evaluate learning outcomes 5.3. Disseminate findings of evaluation to other colleagues 5.4. Review changes to practices based on feedback and evaluation findings |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
Assessment must also ensure the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Method of assessment |
A range of appropriate assessment methods should be used to determine competency. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Teaching practices may include: |
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Criteria to evaluate effectiveness of current practices may include: |
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Requirements of learning context may include: |
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Appropriate sources of information may include: |
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Specific requirements of learners may include: |
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Potential issues may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Language, literacy and numeracy practice |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |