This training manual from USA has some useful sections, although much of it does not reflect current Australian practice. The useful chapters are Chapter 5 on Fluency Development, and Chapter 7 Comprehension-Strategy Instruction, both of which contain a number of good practical strategies. There is...
Tutor information, lesson plans and resources developed for migrants and refugees that need further assistance to develop their English language skills for successful settlement in Australia...
Written for volunteer tutors, but with useful practical ideas for classroom teachers also. Covers areas such as Assessing your student’s needs and progress; Does your student have a disability?; Is your student from an non-English Speaking background?; Everyday numeracy; Getting started on the computer....
Tips for teaching reading, writing, numeracy and speaking /listening in the workplace . Developed by Service Skills Australia....
A series of low-level readers especially designed for ESL and literacy learners, each with an accompanying CD. Linked to CSWE levels, each reader has low text density per page and is beautifully illustrated to assist comprehension. The back-page contains a vocabulary list. The series features...
26Ten is a network of organisations and individuals working together to improve adult literacy and numeracy in Tasmania. 26Ten’s name comes from the 26 letters of the alphabet, and the ten digits we use for counting. Among other things, 26Ten’s website contains links to useful...
This site has links to a number of publications, mainly on Australian themes. Each has text written at three levels, and is accompanied by photocopiable worksheets at each level....
A collection of stories told by adult literacy students, describing their life and learning. Some of the people whose stories are in the book were recently interviewed for this wonderful little video....
Short, easy-to-read stories for adults learning to read. Published by PRACE (Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education)....
This is an extensive collection of student-written stories on the general theme of resilience. It was a joint project with the UK organisation RaPAL so there are stories from the UK and Australia....
