e-WAALC NEWS July 2005
e-WAALC News is the
electronic newsletter of the Western Australian Adult Literacy Council (WAALC).
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contributions to the newsletter.
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IN THIS ISSUE OF e-WAALC News:
1) Book now for
Dinner and 2005 AGM
2) Review of
National Reporting System (NRS)
3) Membership of WAALC
4) Highlights from Adult Learning Mathematics Conference “Connecting Voices: Practitioners, Researchers and Learners”
5) More highlights
from the Connecting Voices conference - videoconference
6) Issues?
Contributions?
7) ‘Contacts’ update
8) Unsubscribe?
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1. Book now for Dinner and 2005 AGM
If you haven't booked yet, now is the
time! The WAALC Annual General Meeting
will be held on
New Woodlands Indian Restaurant - BYO
Professional Conversations: Before dinner
starts we will hear a little from several speakers with the idea of triggering
those professional conversations that we crave. The topics will include:
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Highlights of the Connecting Voices conference
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Carmel Jennings' experiences of teaching English in
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The latest on two way literacy and learning
You will then have the chance to continue
the conversations over dinner or of course start new ones of your own.
TIME? 6.00 pm
AGM business
6.30 pm Conversation
starts
7.15 pm Dinner
Nibbles provided during the AGM free. The
cost of the the three course buffetto
follow is $10.90 or select reasonably priced vegetarian meals from the menu. Bring your own alcoholic drinks.
RSVP to
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2.
Review of National Reporting System (NRS)
DEST has engaged a
consortium comprising Linda Wyse & Associates (lead agent), CAE and KULU to conduct a broad review of the NRS.
This review will build on the scoping
exercise was conducted in 2004 to examine how the National Reporting System (NRS) is currently being used, how effectively the NRS serves these uses and its potential for adaptation to a
broader range of applications. The
scoping exercise resulted in a report Reframe.
Rename. Revitalise. Future Directions for the National
Reporting System (Perkins, K. 2005 NCVER).
The report recommended that the NRS be formally reviewed with a view to developing a
framework and further exploring ideas for broader applications of the NRS in multiple contexts. If you wish to view the report go
to: http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/1579.html
The Review will seek to validate the
recommendations of the
report. Besides considering the
application of the NRS as a tool for reporting on
programmes, the project will also explore the potential of a revised NRS framework for use in diverse contexts, for example:
Consultation is planned for
If you have any questions, please
contact one of the following people:
At Linda
Wyse & Associates: Kath or Linda (03) 9429 7551 kb@lwa.au.com
linda@lwa.au.com
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3.
Membership of WAALC
Members need to have their 2004/2005
Membership paid up to be eligible to vote at the AGM. Post it in to the WAALC Treasurer
If you are thinking of joining WAALC, we invite you to attend our AGM and
Dinner event to help you decide.
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4.
Highlights from ALM12 & ACAL 2005 Adult Numeracy/Mathematics Conference -
“Connecting Voices: Practitioners, Researchers and Learners”
The international Adults Learning
Mathematics (ALM) group and the Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL) in
cooperation with the Australasian Bridging Mathematics Network co-hosted a
special adult numeracy and maths conference in
At least 18 delegates from
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We debated issues surrounding critical adult numeracy,
the role of mathematics in gatekeeping and as a measure of intelligence, and
the resulting social justice implications.
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Thought provoking questions were asked such as
"Whose relevance?"
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Our views on the diversity of mathematical systems
were broadened by descriptions of ethno Mathematics from
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Many practical sessions offered insights into how
adults are taught numeracy and mathematics in all educational contexts in
Watch the ACAL website http://www.acal.edu.au/ or the Adults
Learning Mathematics website
http://www.alm-online.org/
for news about when the proceedings
will be released. Papers are due in mid September and
proceedings will be available some time after that.
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5.
More feedback from “Connecting
Voices: Practitioners, researchers and learners” conference - Video-conference
The Adult Literacy Unit from the
Department of Education and Training is facilitating a feedback session for
delegates to the Connecting Voices conference on
If you would like to join in email cheryl.wiltshire@det.wa.edu.au for details or
look on vetinfonet.det.wa.edu.au
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6.
Issues? Contributions?
WAALC seeks to represent all adult
educators who deliver adult literacy and numeracy programs in
Contributions to this newsletter are very
welcome. Good news, bad news, whatever
you think others might want to know, send it in!
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7.
‘Contacts’ update
Let us know if your address changes
through one of the contact methods listed below.
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8.
Unsubscribe?
If you don't want to receive this
newsletter or wish to suspend it while you are away on leave, please email the
WAALC secretary, Robyn Rennie [robyn.rennie@optusnet.com.au].
Back issues will be available on the WAALC website for you to catch up when
you return.
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e-WAALC News is the monthly
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