Adult Foundation Learning Publications
Publication Details
In this section you will find research reports produced relating to adult literacy, numeracy and language.
Want more information on Adult Foundation Learning? The Ministry of Education website has more information relating to adult literacy, numeracy and language.
Author(s): Various
Date Published: Various
-
The CPIT Reading cluster evaluation report
The professional development initiative at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) was one of two “onsite clusters” started in 2006 where the cluster community is drawn from different parts of the organisation. The other cluster was at Unitec and focused…
Author(s): Robyn Chandler, Victoria University of Wellington
Date Published: January 2007
Find Out More -
The Unitec Reading Cluster Evaluation Report
The professional development initiative at Unitec was one of two “onsite clusters” started in 2006 where the cluster community is drawn from different parts of the organisation. The other cluster was at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT).…
Author(s): Joanna Higgins, Victoria University of Wellington
Date Published: January 2007
Find Out More -
Assessment for foundation learning
The purpose of this research study is to contribute to an understanding of what is required to enhance the assessment capability of tertiary education providers of learning in literacy, numeracy, and language.…
Author(s): Tertiary Education Learning Outcomes Policy, Ministry of Education
Date Published: July 2006
Find Out More -
Pedagogy in Practice
An observational study of literacy, numeracy and language teachers. Researchers observed a group of literacy, numeracy and language tutors teaching adults to gain an insight into some current teaching practices in New Zealand.The Summary Report "Acts of Teaching" can be…
Author(s): John Benseman, Alison Sutton and Josie Lander, Auckland UniServices Ltd.
Date Published: December 2005
Find Out More -
Working in the light of evidence, as well as aspiration
This literature review considers research into the effective teaching practices in literacy, numeracy and language teaching. Auckland Uniservices conducted a literature review on behalf of the Ministry of all original research studies into effective adult literacy teaching practices. The researchers…
Author(s): Tertiary Education Learning Outcomes Policy, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2005
Find Out More -
Analysis of New Zealand Data from the International Adult Literacy Survey
The Ministry of Education commissioned Massey University researchers to conduct further analysis of the 1996 International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) data to determine whether certain demographic factors predict or are associated with low levels of literacy. This research provides a…
Author(s): Tertiary Education Learning Outcomes Policy, Ministry of Education
Date Published: July 2005
Find Out More -
Foundation learning in Aotearoa/New Zealand
This study aimed to identify the breadth, volume and characteristics of foundation learning provision as it occurs in New Zealand across a wide range of contexts, involving diverse providers.…
Author(s): John Benseman, Alison Sutton and Josie Lander, Auckland UniServices Ltd.
Date Published: January 2003
Find Out More