Guide
Working around the words: Unpacking language learning in vocational training
A guide for organisations who want to see where they are at in terms of embedding and wish to support their staff to develop embedding capability. It includes insights into literacy development in the trades, models and resources for capability development and strategies and resources for tutors.
PROJECT
The language in the trades
Research shows texts read by the trades students are as demanding as university-level academic texts. Find out how to teach the language of the trades.
Co-funded by
Ako Aotearoa’s
National Project Fund
Partnered with
Victoria University of Wellington and WelTec
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Report
The language in the trades education 2017
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