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Direct linkHarlow, Ann – Research in Comparative and International Education, 2013
In this article, adult learner experiences of embedded literacy and numeracy within vocational programmes in New Zealand are explored and described to identify what these learners felt had contributed to their success as learners. The embedded approach is a distinctive feature of the adult literacy and numeracy education infrastructure in New…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Adult Literacy, Numeracy, Adult Learning
Zepke, Nick – Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 2011
This paper examines tensions between adult literacy policy in Aotearoa New Zealand and the philosophies and mission of one post-school institution, a Wananga, an institution focused on the education of Maori, Aotearoa New Zealand's indigenous people. It uses policy documents, interview data and complexity thinking to explore the tensions created…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Foreign Countries, Adult Literacy, Economic Factors
Sligo, Frank; Tilley, Elspeth; Murray, Niki – Education & Training, 2011
Purpose: This study aims to examine how well print-literacy support being provided to New Zealand Modern Apprentices (MAs) is supporting their study and practical work. Design/methodology/approach: The authors undertook a qualitative analysis of a database of 191 MAs in the literacy programme, then in 14 case studies completed 46 interviews with…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Familiarity, Foreign Countries, Tutors
Sligo, Frank – Education & Training, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges faced by tutors who were providing remedial literacy support to New Zealand apprentices. Design/methodology/approach: As part of a wider, triangulated study of employers, tutors, apprentices, and industry training coordinators, the author undertook a qualitative analysis of ten…
Descriptors: Role Conflict, Figurative Language, Foreign Countries, Tutors
Download full textHarwood, Chris – Canadian Literacy and Learning Network, 2012
This "Pan-Canadian Snapshot" explores the competencies needed to work with adults participating in Literacy and/or Essential Skills (L/ES) programs in Canada. The purpose of the "Snapshot" is to: (1) lay a foundation from which to explore the topic of professionalism; (2) identify the types of supports that the L/ES workforce…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Profiles, Basic Skills, Professional Identity
McDonald, Lex; Jones, Elizabeth – Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, 2009
This study investigates the provision of a clinical social worker (CSW) in an adult literacy agency and focuses upon the impact on the learners, tutors, and organization. We conducted interviews with agency personnel, the CSW, a sample of learners, and a funding representative. Then we undertook inductive thematic analysis of the data. The results…
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Adult Reading Programs, Tutors, Adult Literacy
Chandler, Robyn; Tobias, Robert; Boyd, Vivienne; Cates, Julie; Shanahan, Kellie; Solomon, Cathy – Teaching and Learning Research Initiative, 2008
This study began in the Spring of 2003, when the Canterbury Adult Basic Education Research Network (CABERN), an informal cross-sector network of local adult literacy researchers and practitioners, sent out a questionnaire. The questionnaire addressed potential respondents by asking: "Are you a tutor engaged in any aspect of adult…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Focus Groups, Adult Basic Education, Questionnaires
