Project Details

The 'Collections' series is for adult learners in New Zealand settings.

 

This Collection, Reading Collection 2 (Working At It), features content originally written for the school sector and since tested and edited to suit adult learners.

This collection will particularly suit adults working at steps 2 to 3 on the Learning Progressions.

Key Points to Note:

Materials include:

  • Educator support material.
  • Learner guide.
  • Collections book.
  • Audio files.
  • Annotations.

Start by reading the educator support material.

Collections 2: Working At It – Reader booklet

Four stories on the topic of 'Working At It'. 

(PDF, 2 MB, 31-pages).

  • 1 December 2009
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Collections 2: Working At It – Educator support material

A resource for educators explaining how to the 'Working At It' Collections book can be used. 

(PDF, 308 KB, 31-pages).

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Collections 2: Working At It – Learner guide

Learner activities for each of four stories in the 'Working At It' Collections book. 

(PDF, 242 KB, 12-pages).

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In the Picture – Audio (Collections 2)

Published by Learning Media, 2009.

(5.48 mins, 2.8 MB, mp3).

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In the Picture – Text map (Collections 2)

A resource about applying the Learning Progressions when reading the story, In the Picture.

(PDF, 30 KB, 2-pages).

  • 1 December 2009
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Working on Ice – Audio (Collections 2)

Published by Learning Media, 2009.

(8.50 mins, 4.2 MB, mp3).

  • 1 December 2009
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Working on Ice – Annotated text features (Collections 2)

A resource about applying the Learning Progressions when reading the story, Working on Ice. 

(PDF, 785 KB, 2-pages).

  • 1 December 2009
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Playing with Words – Audio (Collections 2)

Published by Learning Media, 2009.

(6.08 mins, 2.9 MB, mp3).

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How Did He Pull A Stunt Like That? – Audio (Collections 2)

Published by Learning Media, 2009.

(9.00 mins, 4.3 MB, mp3).

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Adult language, literacy and numeracy resources

Resources for people working with adult learners, including resources on embedding language, literacy and numeracy in a range of contexts and supporting neurodivergent learners.

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Learning Progressions for Adult Literacy and Numeracy

The Progressions provide a framework for educators to use in supporting adult learners' literacy and numeracy learning needs.

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'Collections' reader series for adult literacy

'Collections' includes books, audio, and educator support resources tailored to adult learners, in New Zealand contexts.

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