Call for papers extended to March 11

Read this before submitting your proposal

Language, Literacy and Numeracy practitioners constantly grapple with new ways of connecting learners and learning. The demands of contemporary society mean that there are increasing pressures on us all to be literate and numerate in many realms beyond the traditional reading, writing and mathematical.

Learners have to deal with multiple literacies – digital, financial, health, science, legal, prison, environmental and a whole range of civic and settlement issues.

At the 2016 conference we hope to join participants in 'joining the dots' by showcasing innovative approaches and achievements in a range of literacies.

We want to discuss what works from various perspectives and give participants opportunities to creatively engage with ideas grounded in what is known about how adults learn and how language, literacy and numeracy develop in a range of contexts across a range of literacies.

Those interested and involved in adult education (researchers, teachers, students, community workers) are invited to submit a presentation proposal.

Submit your presentation proposal or encourage others to submit, keeping in mind that the presentation should:

• stimulate thought and discussion on relevant issues and practice in a particular literacy or context

• describe and reflect on current practice and examples of successful work

• be interactive and encourage dialogue

• display innovation and flexibility in practice/research

• exemplify adult learning principles

• critique changes in state and federal government policies and priorities.

This conference will provide opportunities for practitioners to share good practice and engage in conversations that will provide insights and knowledge to apply innovative strategies to enhance learning.

Duration

Workshops/Presentations will be of 60 minutes duration

Presenter fee

All presenters must register.

There will be a reduced fee for presenters

There is no fee for those who elect to only attend and present their session.

Copyright

Copyright of individual workshops presented at the 2016 VALBEC conference remain copyright of the respective author/s. However, VALBEC reserves the right to publish papers, record presentations and distribute information about these workshops for teaching and research purposes in Fine Print or on the VALBEC website.

Critical dates

Proposals to be submitted by COB March 11, 2016

Presenters will be notified by March 18, 2016 of their inclusion in the Conference program.

Conference May 20, 2016

Further information

Don MacDowall, Conference Organiser

Email conf@valbec.org.au

2016 VALBEC Conference 'Joining the Dots'