A synthesis of foundation learning evaluation and research in New Zealand since 2003Author: John Benseman and Alison Sutton This synthesis provides an overview of research and evaluation information drawn from all recent New Zealand adult literacy, language and numeracy (LLN) initiatives. The report was commissioned by the Department of Labour to inform the Upskilling Partnership project, which is researching approaches to engage employers in workplace literacy, language and numeracy programmes, to help raise their productivity. The synthesis provides information and highlights the gaps that still exist in a number of aspects related to LLN initiatives. These include: employer awareness of the need for LLN, factors that help or hinder the establishment of LLN programmes, the range and quality of provision, the characteristics of and outcomes for learners, and the nature of research and evaluations conducted on LLN programmes. A synthesis of foundation learning evaluation and research in New Zealand since 2003 is available as a PDF document. The document is 184KB, and 56 pages. A synthesis of foundation learning evaluation and research in New Zealand since 2003 [HTML] A synthesis of foundation learning evaluation and research in New Zealand since 2003 [pdf 56 pages, 184KB] All publications in subject category: Education & Training · An Evaluation of Health and Safety Management Practices in the Hairdressing Industry · Demand-side factors in adult foundation learning programmes - A review of international literature · Evolving educational expectations for New Zealand youth: Evidence from the Christchurch Health and Development Study · In-house Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) Initiatives in New Zealand Workplaces · International students: Studying and staying on in New Zealand · New Zealand Report on Further Education and Training of the Labour Force · Participation in post-compulsory education and training in New Zealand · Returns to post-school qualifications: New evidence based on the HLFS Income Supplement (1997-2002) · The effects of in-school and in-tertiary employment on academic achievement and labour market transitions: Evidence from the Christchurch Health and Development Study · The Workplace Literacy Fund · Upskilling through foundation skills - A literature review |