The professional development requirements of Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme practitioners
Authors:
Tina Berghella, John Molenaar, Linda Wyse
Publication date:
2 June 2006
Publication type:
Research report
Themes:
Teaching and learning > Literacy/numeracy > General
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Adult learners
Teaching and learning > VET practitioners > Professional development (VET practitioners)
VET system > VET workforce > Professional development (VET workforce)
ISBN:
1 921169 22 2 print; 1 921169 28 1 web
This report examines the extent and nature of professional development required to meet the current and future needs of Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme practitioners. While the working environment for such practitioners is becoming more complex, with greater demands on them to have industry knowledge and project management skills, the report finds that engagement in professional development activities is declining. Barriers preventing the recruitment of new practitioners are explored and possible strategies to support renewal of the profession are proposed, including the need for a national minimum standard to be adopted, such as the Advanced Diploma of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice in VET.
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