Building a culture of skills literacy

Throughout this course, we’ve explored practical ways to help learners recognise, articulate, and evidence what they can do.

A common question at this point is: Where do I start?

When educators think about making skills more visible, it can feel like a large undertaking.

But building a culture of skills literacy rarely begins with a major initiative. More often, it starts with small, intentional changes that build over time.

In this video, you’ll explore three common entry points used across higher education: within a subject, across a program, and through institution-wide approaches.

As you watch, consider:

• Which approach feels most relevant to your context?
• Where do you currently have the greatest influence?
• What is one small step that could help learners recognise and communicate their skills and capability more effectively?

There is no single right place to begin. The key is finding an approach that is realistic, meaningful, and sustainable in your context.