Teaching/learning resources

Skillswise

English and Maths for adults – BBC website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
Video content not currently enabled for those outside of Britain

The Resource Hub

Helps tutors to plan literacy learning sessions. Sections for Beginner, Intermediate and EAL learners.  There is also a Getting Started section for new tutors. Created by Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre with Victorian Government funding. http://www.cnlchub.org.au/

AMEP Online

Teacher resources section focuses on issues relating to settlement, and will provide new arrivals with information about Australian society, culture, laws, services and practices. http://ameponline.homeaffairs.gov.au

Spelling and grammar tips for tutors

Help with grammar and spelling and punctuation

Beginner readers – First Nations

List of Beginner readers with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and knowledge.
https://readingwritinghotline.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BEGINNER-EALD-Readers-Aboriginal-Content.pdf

Read Write Now

This WA volunteer tutor website has links to a range of useful information, adult level readers and exercises with free printable worksheets.
https://www.read-write-now.org.au/resources/tutoring-resources

‘Welcome to the Library’ reader

Reader, video and teacher resource raise awareness of libraries and the services they provide. Learning resources for both literacy and EAL students.

https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Libraries-and-learning/Libraries/Browse-and-Borrow/Learn/English-and-Adult-Literacy

New Zealand professional development program

Some useful PDFs with teaching/learning strategies for literacy and numeracy. Go straight to the section called ‘Knowing what to do’ – 

Teaching Adults to Read with Understanding

Teaching Adults to Write to Communicate

Teaching Adults to Make Sense of Number to Solve Problems

Building Strength with Numeracy

An updated and online version of the well-known resources Strength in Numbers and Breaking the Maths Barriers. Practical resources for teachers.
http://www.valbec.org.au/building-strength-with-numeracy/index.htm

That quiz

Self-correcting numeracy quizzes. Gives practice and tests knowledge. http://www.thatquiz.org/