This workshop answers the question: ‘How do I support learners to read and write in the workplace?’ It presents a range of workplace-oriented strategies that can be applied to almost any workplace training programme.  

In this workshop we will introduce you to a toolbox of workplace- appropriate strategies and activities to develop learners’ reading and writing skills.

Workshop level 

This is a Level 1 (introductory) workshop. No prior knowledge is required.

Who is this workshop for? 

This workshop is for all Workplace LLN educators seeking activities to develop reading and writing skills in the workplace. It is also appropriate for any educator delivering literacy to adults.

Topics covered 

• Understanding the need for contextualisation. 
• Reading strategies and tools. 
• Writing strategies and tools. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

• select and adapt a range of reading activities to your context 
• select and adapt a range of writing activities to your context. 

Facilitator

Dr Damon Whitten – a specialist provider of professional development to the tertiary sector, with a background in adult literacy and numeracy.

Free self-directed content 

In addition to the live workshop, participants will have access to self-directed content available through the Ako Aotearoa Workplace LLN Educator Pathway on Pathways Awarua [This Pathway is currently under development]. This complementary content will allow you to explore the topic in greater depth at your own pace and in your own time, reinforcing the practical skills and knowledge gained during the workshop.

Ako Aotearoa badges

Participants can earn an Ako Aotearoa digital badge as evidence of participation and completion of workshop requirements.

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