Conference 2024 Introducing the Keynote Speaker for the VALBEC2024 Conference: Supportive practices in a transformative landscape, Professor Vicky Duckworth. Conference information and Early Bird registration Maths in the VET SectorA VALBEC (Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Educational Council) Professional Learning session presented by Ruth Patterson. VALBEC presents another great Professional Learning Session presented by Ruth Patterson. From traditional trades, Business and IT courses, Hair and Beauty, and food studies, the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector provides thousands of students with affordable, practical study options which align to industry, and provide pathways to employment. The Maths and Numeracy skills required in these courses can vary from basic calculations to more complex algebra and problem solving. This presentation will look at some of the different examples of maths in VET courses, with emphasis on practical applications, and the “number sense” which we all have, and just need to apply it! Ruth Patterson spent 10 years in the paint, plastics and packaging industries as an Industrial Chemist and technical sales representative. After having 3 sons, she did a Dip Ed and has now taught numeracy in the VET sector for almost 20 years, with some secondary school teaching in the background. She taught at Victoria University for many years, and with Kangan TAFE in Corrections Education for seven years. She now teaches Maths in the Learning Support area, primarily with the Trades students, at Melbourne Polytechnic. We look forward to seeing you there. Who: Ruth Patterson | eValbeceVALBEC is our e-newsletter and our main source of communicating news and information. It is distributed to more than 1,000 practitioners – members and non-members. Subscribe below. Read the latest newsletter here. |
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Funnetics: Putting the /fʌn/ back into phonetics!Facilitator: Catherine Bunard Funnetics aims to demystify phonetics for teachers who need a little encouragement using pronunciation activities with students. This is followed by 'Funnetic' participation in breakout rooms where teachers try out Catherine’s pronunciation activities. Whatever you thought of phonetics before, this webinar is going to be PHON! Professional development application formVALBEC are able to offer reimbursement of conference or professional development expenses. Click below to download the application form. | Webinar – Meet the MakersFacilitated by: The VALBEC Professional Learning Team Join Clare Harris, Bernard Miles and Lauren Piovesan; three independent Australian publishers, writers and designers of adult learning resources, talking about their resources and the stories behind writing them. More detailseValbeceVALBEC is our e-newsletter and our main source of communicating news and views. It is distributed to more than 1,000 practitioners – members and non-members. Subscribe below. Read the latest newsletter here. |
Fine Print JournalThis print journal is produced three times a year and posted to members and subscribers. You can access the latest copies of Fine Print here. You can access the Fine Print archive here. | Making ConnectionsMaking Connections: A selection of writings 1983 - 2019 is a collection of writings by Delia Bradshaw, an adult educator, writer, advocate and life member of VALBEC. Download here. |