Traditional English texts often don’t appeal to many students in the middle years and in the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). They are more likely to be interested in texts that have immediate application to their lives. In this one day practical workshop participants will look at a range of authentic texts, consider how these can be used in literacy classes and develop resources that take an applied learning approach bringing the real world to the English classroom to engage students. Workshop activities will also include games and fun activities designed to engage learners and develop core literacy skills. This workshop is suitable for English and Literacy teachers of VCAL and Years 7 to 10.

Jan Hagston
Jan has extensive experience in adult, youth and vocational education covering teaching, research, delivering professional development, curriculum and materials development, project management and lecturing. She has a particular interest in adult literacy and has worked in a range of adult and vocational education programs in TAFE Institutes, community providers, university, and workplaces. Jan has written a number of teaching and learning resources (online, multimedia and print-based), curriculum and professional development materials and research reports. She has presented on a wide range of literacy topics and was instrumental in the professional development to support the implementation of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning.

Car Parking:  There is 2 hour parking under Woolworth’s car park in Station St, Camberwell, Melways 59 K2.  There is also all day car parking in the new The Well Centre in Burke Road for $8.00 per day - http://www.thewellatcamberwell.com.au/

ACER is conveniently located next to the Camberwell Railway Station and the Burke Rd tram.