Considering the Research, Debating the Issues: Proceedings of the National ALNARC Forum (1st, Melbourne, Australia, February 17-18, 2000).

This document contains 10 papers about and from a national forum that was conducted by the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium (ALNARC) to gather various perspectives on the inclusion of literacy and numeracy standards in Australia's national training packages and to discuss research about the implementation of training packages that have been developed with consideration for literacy and numeracy standards. The following papers are included: "Introduction: Literacy in VET (Vocational Education and Training) and Literacy in the Community: ALNARC's Research Challenge" (Jill Sanguinetti); "Literacy in Training Packages: An ANTA (Australian National Training Authority) Perspective" (Rob Bluer); "Literacy in Training Packages: An Industry Perspective" (Bob Paton); "Literacy in Training Packages: A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Perspective" (Linda Wyse); "Literacy in Training Packages: A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Perspective" (Rhonda Raisbeck); "Reflections on Literacy, Workplaces and Training Packages" (P.J. Waterhouse); "The Implementation of Training Packages: Critical Perspectives on Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Training Packages" (Damon Anderson); "The Politics and Practicalities of Grassroots Research in Education" (Marie Brennan); "Sleight of Hand: Literacy, Social Capital and Social Disadvantage" (Ian Falk); and "Mentoring in Practitioner-Based Research" (John Wilson). Two papers include substantial bibliographies. (MN)