Program

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Program at a glance

At a glance Thursday 7 Sep
Thursday, 7 Sept
8:00-9:00amRegistration, tea coffee at TAFE SA, 120 Currie Street
9:00amConference opening
Welcome to country
Keynote: Dr Deniese Cox – Digital literacy
The Honourable Blair Boyer MP, Minister for Education, Training and Skills
Morning tea
Arch Nelson Address delivered by Dave Tout
Move to U City for Lunch and remainder of the Conference
Rm 1 Rm 2Rm 3
2:00-2:30pmGROUP AA1A2A3
2:45-3:15pmGROUP BB1 B2B3
3.15-3:45pmAfternoon tea
3:45-4:15pmGROUP CC1C2C3
4.30-5:00pmGROUP DD1D2D3
5:30-6:30pmat U CityNetworking event
At a glance Friday 8 Sep
Friday, 8 Sept - International Literacy Day
8:00-9.00amRegistration, tea coffee at U City
9:00amThe Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, Federal Minister for Skills and Training Ministerial Address
Keynote: Thomas Mayo - 'The Voice referendum — Our defining moment'
Morning tea
Rm 1 Rm 2Rm 3
11:30-12:00pmGROUP PP1P2
12:15-12:45pmGROUP QQ1Q2
12:45-1:45pmLunch
1:45-2:15pmGROUP RR1R2R3
2:30-3:00pmGROUP SS1S2S3
3:00-3:30pmAfternoon tea
3:30-4:00pmGROUP TT1T2T3
4:15-4:45pmGROUP UU1U2U3

Full program

Thursday, Sept 7 at TAFE SA, 120 Currie Street

8:00-9:00 am Registration, tea coffee

9:00-10:00 am Conference opening

Welcome to Country
Introductions
Keynote: ‘Digital literacy – a glimpse behind the scenes‘ with Dr Deniese Cox
Address by The Honourable Blair Boyer, SA Minister for Education, Training & Skills

Morning Tea

The Arch Nelson Address honours a pioneer in the field of adult literacy.
Dave Tout will deliver the 2023 Address ‘Some reflections and connections: growth and support needed for a critical and dynamic adult literacy and numeracy sector‘.

Move to U City for lunch and remainder of conference.

U City is an easy 10-minute walk from TAFE SA however a coach will be available if needed. A wheelchair accessible taxi will be arranged if required (tell us when you register for the conference). Google map

Lunch at U City

2:00-2:30 pm Group A – Choose one

A1 Literacy and Numeracy in Practice – It works.

Strand 4 Place based learning

Christine Tully, Cindy Davies and Sam Harrison, Melbourne Polytechnic

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A2 Learner voice: Findings from a case study of (mainly) Māori perspectives on learning, literacy and numeracy, and wellbeing

Strand 6 Research updates

Jane Furness, Gemma Piercy-Cameron, Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Sharyn Heaton and Bill Cochrane, University of Waikato

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A3 Analysing a dynamic dialogue: Jobs and Skills Australia’s foundation skills study discussion paper

Dr Don Zoellner, Charles Darwin University

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2:45-3:15 pm Group B – Choose one

B1 Using audio-recordings of text to improve reader fluency

Strand 1 Pedagogy and practice

Dr Ann Kelly, QLD Council for Adult Literacy

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B2 Barriers and Enablers to Literacy and Numeracy: Insights from the Pacific People in New Zealand

Strand 5 What works

Betty Ofe-Grant, Researcher, AUT University New Zealand

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B3 Industry and LLND – Common themes emerging from consultation

Strand 6 Research updates

Debi Richardson, Industry Innovation Specialist – Foundation and Language Skills, TAFE NSW

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3:15-3:45 pm Afternoon tea

3:45-4:15 pm Group C – Choose one

C1 Impactful, Intentional and Irrepressibly Okay

Lindee Conway

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C2 Digital Disengagement: Making a Choice

Strand 6 Research updates

Debra Urquhart

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C3 Sludge busting. Using behavioural science to create accessible government services: the NSW Government method and impact

Strand 6 Research updates

Alex Galassi, Senior Behavioural Advisor, NSW Behavioural Insights Unit, Department of Customer Service, NSW Government

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4:30-5:00 pm Group D – Choose one

D1 Difficult Conversations about Student Progress – practical tips and scripts

Strand 5 What works

Susan Thompson, Director Education, North Metropolitan TAFE, Western Australia

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D2 Teaching digital literacies in adult EAL settings: affordances of AMEP Digital Literacies Framework and Guide

Strand 3 The digital world

Dr Katrina Tour, Senior Lecturer, Monash University; Dr Edwin Creely, Lecturer, Monash University; Mary Wallace, Director, LWA

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D3 Community engagement, relationships and adult educators

Strand 2 Teacher identity

Kate Hosking, Freelance; Paddie Lane, Community Greening Education Officer, Royal Botanic Gardens, Greater Sydney

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5:30-6:30 pm Networking event

Join us at the end of our first day, draw breathe, catch up with colleagues and make new connections.

Friday, Sept 7 – International Literacy Day

9:00-11:00 am Conference opening

8:00-9.00 am Registration, tea coffee at U City
9:00-9.45 am Welcome, Introductions
Ministerial Address by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, Federal Minister for Skills and Training
Keynote: Thomas Mayo – The Voice referendum: Our defining moment

11:00-11:30 am Morning tea

11:30-12 noon Group P – Choose one

P1 Pathways to Health Studies

Strand 5 What works

Susie Sergeant, TAFESA

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P2 Rethinking Aboriginal Pathways: The hidden . …  and not so hidden, literacy challenges inherent in creating career pathways for Aboriginal people

Aunty Pam Touma, Head Teacher, Aboriginal Pathways Programs and Adam Nobilia, Eora Centre, TAFE NSW Sydney Region.

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12:15-12:45 pm Group Q – Choose one

Q1 Respect, affect, and connect

Strand 5 What works

John Blake, Director of Online Learning, Eastern College Australia

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Q2 The 12 Pillars of successful program design for Anangu LLN&D learners in APY Lands SA

Strand 1 Pedagogy and practice

Michael O’Hara, Accomplished Lecturer, TAFESA, Alexis Apfelbaum, Accomplished Lecturer, TAFESA,

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12:45-1:45 pm Lunch

1:45-2:15 pm Group R – Choose one

R1 Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Disorders

Strand 5 What works

Karen Dymke, Director, Thoughtful Works

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R2 Pathways to Digital Success – enabling student digital inclusion in the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program

Strand 3 The digital world

Georgie Cole, Teaching and Learning Curriculum Lead and Michael Hill, Learning Designer, Navitas Skilled Futures

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R3 Supporting dynamic dialogues: LLND resources in VOCEDplus

Rose-Anne Polvere, Research Librarian, National Centre for Vocational Education Research

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2:30-3:00 pm Group S – Choose one

S1 Engaging learners successfully with the world of numeracy and maths

Dave Tout, Senior Reseach Fellow, Numeracy and Mathematics, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and Multifangled P/L

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S2 Volunteer Literacy Tutor – how, what, why.

Strand 4 Place based learning

Linno Rhodes, Coordinator, Yarraville Community Centre; Lizzie James, Regional Literacy Officer at Your Library, Eastern Regional Libraries, Victoria

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S3 Engagement of young, ‘at risk’ students in pre-vocational learning. A tried and tested approach from one TAFE campus in Regional NSW

Strand 5 What works

Susan Withnall, LLN Teacher, TAFE NSW

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3:00-3:30 pm Afternoon tea

3:30-4:00 pm Group T – Choose one

T1 Implementing Phenomenon-based Learning (PhBL) to reinvigorate the teaching of adults

Strand 1 Pedagogy and practice

Rakesh Saha, Education Manager, AMES Australia

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T2 Teaching literacy and maths in an Australian prison through a trauma-informed lens

David Birch, Amanda Howell, Sarah Howe, Teachers, TasTAFE (Risdon Prison)

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T3 Literacy is everyone’s business

Strand 1 Pedagogy and practice

Ros Bauer, Head Teacher Literacy,TAFE NSW South Region; Lyn Wilson, Team Leader Literacy: TAFE NSW Sydney Region; Gemma Beall, Team Leader Literacy, TAFE NSW Sydney Region

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4:15-4:45 pm Group U – Choose one

U1 English Tactics

Strand 1 Pedagogy and practice

Natalie Nawrocki and Abraham Dunovits, Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services

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U2 Assisting Neuro Diverse students in a digital environment.

Strand 3 The digital world

Christine O’Callaghan, Foundation Skills Trainer, Academy of Interactive Entertainment

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U3 Tutor Tip Sheets for library adult literacy tutoring

Iona Johnson, Senior Literacy Advisor, Libraries Tasmania

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5:00 pm Safe travel!