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'Exploring teaching philosophies and practices in adult education'

With Catherine Jenkins, a teacher in Community Services  at the Centre for Adult Education (CAE)

3 August 2010 at the North Fitzroy Star

Free but registration is required

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Adult literacy in the news!

Read the recent Sunday Age report by John Bailey on adult literacy in Australia. The success story of Samuel Talbot-Dunn highlights what can be achieved through the right program, professional guidance and persistence. The article refers to recent government initiatives and the need for further investment programs and the LLN workforce.

Read The Australian report on the AiG research looking at workplace literacy.

Twilight Forum

"Innovative ways of working with migrant and refugee young adult migrants"

Julie Palmer and Fran MacMahon Sers presented at the VALBEC Twilight Forum held at Goulburn Ovens TAFE on 27th April.  

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2010 VALBEC Conference

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Presentations are being added as they become available

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Fine Print Student Writing

Theme: 'The Spice of Life – food and cooking'

Following the success of the Student Writing editions of the past two years, the Fine Print editorial committee continues the tradition. We'll celebrate the learning and insights of ALBE students through publishing their writing.

Guidelines and inspiration for students and teachers.

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'Understanding and Applying the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)'

At this workshop the presenter, Philippa McLean, offered some additional resources.

Reading Writing Hotline reprieve!

Reading and Writing HotlineWe are pleased to advise that the Hotline has been funded for 2010. The lobbying efforts of ACAL, VALBEC and the affiliated state organisations, and lots of providers and individuals have had an impact on changing the decision to fund the Hotline. Let's hope that this funding will continue beyond 2010.

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Rosie Wickert launched 'Reading the Fine Print: A history of the Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council (VALBEC) 1978 – 2008' by Beverley Campbell. This significant publication is an engaging and comprehensive account of thirty years in the life of this professional organization. More

Author Beverley Campbell has been involved in education for thirty-five years, twenty-five of those in adult literacy education. She is a past president of VALBEC (1989-91) and a former member of the Adult Community and Further Education Board of Victoria.