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2012 WELL Conference location

Posted on February 14, 2012 by wellpracadmin

Thanks to everyone who responded to our online survey. We received 41 responses from
around Australia identifying Melbourne (40%) as the preferred location followed
by Brisbane (34%) and Hobart (26%).

At our last conference Cairns was suggested as a possible location. Of the 41
responses we received 91% said they were likely to attend the 2012 conference.
When asked if they would attend the conference if it was located in Cairns this
figure dropped to 41% mainly due to cost considerations.

More details about the survey results can be found here.

Please let us know what you think of these results and where the conference should be
located by posting a comment. A decision about the location has not been made
and your opinion counts.

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WELL Conference 2012 – Location survey

Posted on December 11, 2011 by wellpracadmin

Yes, we’re already planning the next Conference!

Help us to decide where to hold it by completing this short survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VJVTYW7.

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Numeracy: A Professional Development Resource for WELL Practitioners

Posted on December 5, 2011 by wellpracadmin

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new professional development resource for WELL practitioners: Numeracy: A Professional Development Resource for WELL Practitioners, developed by Manufacturing Learning Victoria.

The resource is designed to meet the professional developmental needs of WELL Practitioners who:

  • Need to improve their basic numeracy skills to support WELL training delivery
  • Have basic numeracy skills but need to update in respect to changing technology and numeracy practices
  • Have basic numeracy skills but need to contextualise to the world of work
  • Have numeracy skills but need to increase their numeracy confidence
  • Are reluctant to assess and teach numeracy skills in the workplace
  • Are not sure if their numeracy skills are sufficient to complete the TAE70110 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice

The resource supports the development and recognition of practitioner numeracy training skills and knowledge consistent with the requirements of TAE70110, the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice and can be used to support the following competencies:

  • TAELLN702A Analyse and  apply adult numeracy teaching practices
  • TAELLN704A Implement and  evaluate delivery of adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
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WELL Guide Part II – Feedback needed

Posted on December 1, 2011 by wellpracadmin

You are invited to provide input into the development of the WELL Guide Part II via an online survey.

The WELL Guide Part II is a WELL Resource funded project that is developing a professional development resource to support the implementation of an effective WELL funded training project. Its scope starts at the point at which an RTO or employer is informed by DEEWR that their application has been successful and ends at the acquittal of the project.

The WELL Guide Part II is a follow on resource to the WELL Professional Development Guide: Planning an Effective WELL Training Project And Preparing A Successful WELL Training Application. This first resource focused on an RTO’s first point of contact with the WELL Program and the employer to the submission of the WELL Application.

Further information about this project can be found by following this link.

 

 

 

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Alphonse Dougal and the Lombadina Sprinklers

Posted on November 21, 2011 by wellpracadmin

Conference participant, David Broun, from the Kimberley Training Institute has invited us to share this information about a project he is working on and is happy to be contacted by anyone interested in finding out more. He can be contacted at David.Broun@kti.wa.edu.au.

“I spoke to many people about some work that I did as part of an L&N program delivered this year. As part of the ABC Open ‘Water Is….’ project, I supported Horticulture Trainee Alphonse Dougal from Lombadina Aboriginal Community on the Dampier Peninsular north of Broome WA to complete a 2 minute media production ‘Alphonse Dougal and the Lombadina Sprinklers’. Alphonse had not used a computer until this project and we had to start with mouse skills and work our way through to the use of media editing software. Alphonse took all of the photos (except the ones that he is in) and recorded sounds and a voice-over on an iPhone. This was an immensely satisfying project for both myself and Alphonse. He received fabulous feedback from his own community and others. His work is available for viewing on the ABC website through the link below. The increase in his confidence with information technology and as a learner through this project will stand him in good stead for future engagement with education, plus the myriad other benefits gained form his involvement.

Alphonse Dougal and the Lombadina Sprinklers

The ABC Open Project has regional coordinators all over the country and is a great way to get people involved with media and computer skills. They provide easy to understand instructions and use freely available software and technology. They will also conduct workshops with people by arrangement. I thought that this might be a useful story to share with the group or post on the website. I encourage anyone who has a look to leave a comment there for Alphonse- he would be chuffed to know of a national audience for his work!”

Thanks Dave for sharing this information!

 

 

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WELL Conference 2011

Posted on November 21, 2011 by wellpracadmin

Thank you to all those who attended or contributed as speakers, sponsors or exhibitors. The 2011 Conference was well attended (no pun intended!) and provided excellent professional development and networking opportunities.

Many of the speakers have agreed to provide copies of their presentations. We will make them available over the coming days on the our website at http://wellpractitioners.com.au/?page_id=61.

Thanks also to those conference participants who took photos and videos. Don’t forget to send these to info@wellpractitioners.com.au.

  • Highlights of the 2011 Conference included:
    • A special focus on 20 years of WELL
    • An address by the Honourable Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Human Services and Social Inclusion
    • Motivating and inspiring keynote speakers and a packed concurrent workshop program
    • The chance to rub shoulders with the who’s who of WELL including DEEWR staff, ISC WELL Brokers, employers, WELL managers and WELL practitioners and resource developers.

     

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    WELL Resource Project – Numeracy: A Professional Development Resource for WELL Practitioners

    Posted on November 21, 2011 by wellpracadmin

    This is a WELL Resource Project to develop a professional development resource for WELL practitioners to support the development and recognition of numeracy training skills and knowledge consistent with the requirements of the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice.

    This resource can be used to support the following competencies from the TAE70110 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice:

    • TAELLN702A Analyse and apply adult numeracy teaching practices

    • TAELLN704A Implement and evaluate delivery of adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

    The resource has been completed and is awaiting final DEEWR approval before being included on the WELL Practitioner website.

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    State/Territory Professional Development Workshops for WELL Practitioners 2011/2012

    Posted on November 7, 2011 by wellpracadmin

    Professional Development Workshop opportunities are proposed as follows:

    • November/December 2011 (one in each state and the NT)

    • March/April 2012 (one in each state and the NT).

    Look out for dates in the next newsletter and on the website.

    These workshops are supported through a DEEWR WELL Strategic Project and aim to provide a networking and professional development opportunity for WELL Practitioners. The national workshop program is coordinated by John Molenaar. The program for each workshop is developed in conjunction with state/territory DEEWR Coordinators and AWPN state/territory Representatives. For more information on each workshop contact your AWPN Representative.

    The AWPN’s affairs are coordinated by selected Representatives in each state and territory who regularly link up by teleconference.

    They are:

    Monica Mitchell (QLD)                           Claire Wright (NSW)

    Fotina Babalis (VIC)                                Harry Atkinson (TAS)

    Lorraine Sushames (NT)                        Wing-Yin Chan-Lee (SA)

    Tracy Ware (WA)

    They can be contacted on info@wellpractitioners.com.au

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    Welcome

    Posted on August 30, 2011 by wellpracadmin

    Welcome to the WELL Practitioners’ website.

    This site is committed to providing up to date information and resources relevant to the ongoing professional development of WELL Practitioners.

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