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This is a wiki for the adult literacy practitioners of Tasmania.
It is very much under development at the moment.
support materials thefor teachers, such
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It is very much under development at the moment.
In the short term, the focus will be on sharing resources. This includes research papers, support materials the teachers, such as the material Gina Porter shared from the recent SPELD workshop.
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Literacy Face to Face teaching book http://siandvasupport.sydneyinstitute.wikispaces.net/file/view/Literacy+Face+to+Face.pdf

Material from the March 2013 SPELD Workshop with Mandy Nayton
Mandy is currently the Executive Officer of DSF Literacy and Clinical Services in Perth, Western Australia as well as President of AUSPELD, The Australian Federation of SPELD Associations. The workshop was very well received. Here are some of the resources that were shared on the day.
The workshop was organised by the Polytechnic and the Tasmanian NDCO program in conjunction with AUSPELD.
Here is the link to the DSF website http://www.dyslexia-speld.com/. There are a lot of additional resources there.
{Dyslexic Difficulties in the Workplace.pdf}
{Accommodating Students with LDs version 3.docx}
{Accommodations at University & TAFE.pdf}
{Assistive Technology & students w dyslexia.pdf}
{College Programs and Services.pdf}
{Computer Technology and support of older dyslexic pupils.pdf}
{CTOPP Rationale and Overview.pdf}
{Dyslexic Difficulties in the Workplace.pdf}
{Technology Options to support students with LDs.pdf}
Thanks to Gina Porter for providing this information.
Added 9 May 2013

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The categories we have so far are:
policy and research;
supporting resources; and
teaching resources.

Adult Literacy Qualifications
There is no absolute standard of qualification in adult LLN.
The Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council believe that to work effectively in adult literacy and numeracy it is advisable to hold a tertiary teaching qualification (e.g. Bachelor, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate of Education) and a qualification in adult literacy and or numeracy (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy, Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice or the Vocational Graduate Diploma in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice).
Different organisations that deliver literacy and numeracy training have different requirements. Listed below is the range of qualifications existing in Australia. Where known, we also provide information on requirements of organisations.
For LLN Specialists
Advanced Diploma in Adult LLN Teaching
Advanced Diploma in LLN Practice in VET
Bachelor of Education in Adult Education (Language, Literacy & Numeracy major)
Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education (Langauge, Literacy & Numeracy major)
Certificate IV in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Training
Graduate Certificate in Adult Numeracy Teaching
Graduate Diploma in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Teaching
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Teaching
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult LLN Practice (click here for qualification details)
Vocational Graduate Diploma in Adult LLN Leadership (click here for qualification details)
Qualifications in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
For Trainers and Teachers
For English and a Second Language and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student Teachers
For Volunteer Tutors
For Workplace Mentors
Scholarships and Funded Training
Commonwealth Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practitioner Scholarships Program
This Program seeks to assist in addressing skill shortages in the adult LLN field in Australia by increasing the number of qualified LLN practitioners, particularly in regional areas. The Program provides a scholarship of up to $5,250 to successful applicants to support them in undertaking approved study toward an adult LLN practitioner qualification commencing in the academic year following the application round. Click here to go to the webpage.
Guidelines: http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/LiteracyAndNumeracy/Documents/Guidelines.pdf

From Ireland's National Adult Literacy Association
This is a significant and useful piece of work for all policy and decision makers.
A Literature Review of International Adult Literacy Policies - 2011
http://www.nala.ie/sites/default/files/publications/A%20Literature%20Review%20of%20International%20Adult%20Literacy%20Policies%20110311_1.pdf
Added 9 May 2013

Literacy in the Workplace