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?