Embedding LLN in an on-job work environment

Workshop outcomes Increased awareness of what good practice looks like when embedding LLN in on-job learning Identification of key guidelines to be followed when writing on-job modules Increased ability to identify different learning opportunities within a workplace environment

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 The steps

Knowing the Trainee

The three knowings Knowing the trainee Knowing the demands Knowing what to do

Knowing the demands What literacy/numeracy skills do trainees need to complete a unit standard? What literacy/numeracy skills do trainees need to perform at work?

Reading With Understanding Progressions Decoding –Translating written words into the sounds of spoken words (often silently) Vocabulary –The meanings of the words Language and text features –Language features and grammar Comprehension –A range of comprehension strategies Read critically –Critical awareness of who wrote a text and for whom, why the text was written and inferences

0 Decoding: Step 4 Vocabulary: Step 3 Language & text features: Step 2 Comprehension: Step 2 (bordering 3) Read critically: Step 3-4

Mapping text

Do they match? Knowing the learner Knowing the demands Scaffolding How can you lower the ln demands to make content more accessible? How can you raise the ln demands to challenge learners?

Job task demands

Do they match? Knowing the learner Knowing the demands Scaffolding and on-job learning How can you lower the ln demands to make content more accessible? How can you raise the ln demands to challenge learners?

Examples of embedded workplace resources template Ratio conversion table Hazard assessment dial 50/50 technical vs LN objectives Reinforcing learning through acceptance of the resource in the workplace environment Buy in important from wider business (role models of the resource)

Checklist for embedded workplace resources Planning Layout/accessibility Workplace context

Descriptor bank:

Resource layout = accessibility Workplace guidelines ITO guidelines

On-job opportunities PersonResourcesWorkplaceCommunity Trainee ITO Account Manager Supervisor Manager Workplace Assessor Trainer Mentor

Review outcomes Workshop 3: Embedding LLN in an on-job work environment Increased awareness of what good practice looks like when embedding LLN in on-job learning Identification of key guidelines to be followed when writing on-job modules Increased ability to identify different learning opportunities within a workplace environment