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Literacy and Health

Literacy and Health. Effective partnerships in VET Stephen Black & Jann Dillon. A research study. 2007-8 NCVER funded project: Literacy and Numeracy Development in Partnership LLN and Health ‘Health literacy’ – the concept The LLN needs of health sector workers Cross-sectoral partnerships.

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Literacy and Health

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  1. Literacy and Health Effective partnerships in VET Stephen Black & Jann Dillon

  2. A research study • 2007-8 NCVER funded project: Literacy and Numeracy Development in Partnership • LLN and Health • ‘Health literacy’ – the concept • The LLN needs of health sector workers • Cross-sectoral partnerships

  3. A ‘scan’ for partnerships • Research method – Reading Writing Hotline database • TAFE Institute contacts The key features of LLN/Health partnerships included: • The LLN provider took the first step • The degree of ‘integration’ varied

  4. Key feature continued • LLN provider ‘flexibility’ in timetabling and resources • Some role conflict for LLN staff • Pedagogy varied but the philosophy was consistent • Social capital outcomes (e.g. bonding, linking) • Short term funding – the main impediment

  5. Blue Mountains College and the Salvation Army • The partnership and how it began • The rehabilitation program • The role of LLN • The realities of off-campus LLN provision

  6. Blue Mountains case study continued • The outcomes for clients • The significance of the partnership for the Salvation Army • The significance of the partnership for Blue mountains TAFE

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