Embedding literacy and numeracy in ACE
by Jennifer Kipfer
1. Provider
1.1. strategic priority
1.2. ethos of organisation
2. subjects
2.1. reading
2.2. writing
2.3. speaking
2.4. listening
2.5. number
2.6. statistics
2.7. measurement
3. natural literacy/numeracy
3.1. recognition
3.2. relevance
3.3. purpose
4. NOT
4.1. just including literacy/numeracy
4.2. separate
4.3. discrete
4.4. main purpose
4.5. unrelated blocks of learning
5. teachers
5.1. different expertise
5.2. working together
5.3. meeting learners' needs
5.4. collaborative
5.5. team teaching
6. delivery
6.1. various models
6.2. learner-centred
6.3. Timing of literacy and numeracy component introduction
7. professional learning/development
8. definition of embedded
8.1. creating ways for learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills as part of another learning activity
8.2. combines the development of literacy and numeracy with the development of vocational and other skills
8.3. Acquisition of literacy skills is built into broader skills development, in authentic, real-life settings
8.4. Basic literary,numeracy and English language skills education is integrated into, or contextualised within vocational education or job skills training
8.5. developing course-related literacy and numeracy as part of and at the same time as learning the core subject.