the new cgea main changes. new lower level (course in initial general education for adults) – at...
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The New CGEA main changes
New lower level (Course in Initial General Education for Adults) – at NRS 1
Splitting of reading and writing (and numeracy and mathematics) into shorter modules (Units) of either reading or writing in one domain only.
‘Create texts for ……….. Purposes’ is one short unit ( 15 – 20 hours)
‘Engage with texts for …………. Purposes’ is another short unit ( 15 – 20 hours)
Numeracy and Mathematics units (45 – 60 hours)
New terminology
Engage with texts……….. was ‘ READ’ Create Texts………………was ‘ WRITE’ Personal purposes………. similar to self expression Employment purposes…..similar to practical purposes Community purposes…….similar to public debate Learning purposes……… similar to knowledge
Unit format and language:
Elements and performance features Required Skills and Knowledge Range and conditions Critical aspects of evidence
Changes in structure and hours
Core (must be completed) Develop a learning plan Complete a project ( not required at initial level)
Core Skills Core skills reading (4 units) Core Skills writing (4 units) Core skills numeracy and mathematics (3 units)
Special interest electives Can use units from any TP as electives (at
appropriate AQF level)
No GCO – Employability skills are embedded in all units
Assessment requirements detailed at beginning of document AND in unit
Performance demonstrated on more than one occasion – separated by time
Performance ( of required skills and knowledge ) demonstrated through at least 2 (Initial & Intro) or 3 ( Cert I, II & III) text types.
Course in Initial General Education for Adults
NRS level 1 for reading and writing, contributes to NRS level 1 for numeracy and mathematics
Core and Core skills: 190 hours
Special Interest electives: 60 – 70 hours
Total hours: 250 - 260
Certificate I (Introductory) in General Education for Adults
NRS level 2 for reading and writing, NRS level 1 for Numeracy and mathematics
Core and Core skills: 270 hours
Special Interest electives: 80 - 100 hours
Total hours:
350 – 370hours
Certificate I in General Education for Adults
NRS level 3 for reading and writing and NRS level 2 and contributed partially to NRS level 3 for Numeracy and Mathematics
Core and Core skills: 280 hours
Special Interest electives 70 - 90 hours
Total hours: 350 - 370
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
NRS level 4 for reading and writing and numeracy and mathematics
Core and Core skills: 240 hours
Special Interest electives: 60 - 80 hours
Total hours: 300 - 320
Certificate III in General Education for Adults
NRS level 5 for reading and writing and numeracy and mathematics
Core, Core skills and Special interest electives: 240 - 260 hours
Must select a least 4 units from core skills in reading or writing or numeracy and mathematics
Numeracy & maths - criteria
New initial level Smaller units Fewer assessment
(performance) criteria
Choice of units Numerical information
crucial
Numeracy & maths - benefits
Chance to update/improve/simplify
Has given more flexibility and choice
More hours/time to achieve the same/similar outcomes
Numeracy & maths - minuses
Less coverage and breadth of maths
Construct of different numeracies lost
Structure of assessment criteria lost (maths knowledge/skills; language; interpretation)
Numeracy & maths – relation to the old/current CGEA
Time, money & directions = old Numeracy for Personal organisation
Measurement & design = old Numeracy for Practical Purposes
Interpret numerical and statistical information = old Numeracy for Interpreting Society
Engage with mathematical techniques = old Numeracy for Knowledge
Working with the new CGEA
Professional development priorities
Working with the document
Unpacking the language and structure of ‘unit’ format?
Program structure and electives?
Identifying other possible electives?
Assessment
Example tasks at different levels?
Interpreting the requirements?
Designing new tasks?
Moderation
for ILP and Complete a project?
New coversheets?
Electives?
Resources
Where are the gaps?
What can be adapted?