Presenter: Dr Keiko Yasukawa
When: Friday 7 May 2021, 1.00pm AEST via Zoom
Duration: 1 hr
Presentation: The role of adult education in women’s empowerment
This year’s AGM will present the 2020 Annual Report, announce the results of this year’s Board elections and feature guest speaker Dr Keiko Yasukawa.
About our presenter
Dr Keiko Yasukawa is a lecturer and researcher in the School of International Studies and Education at UTS. Her work focusses on adult education, literacy and numeracy.
Keiko has a strong interest and commitment to educating research-informed teachers who have both theoretical resources and practical expertise to exercise professional judgement and agency in their workplaces and support their learners. Engagement in the professional fields of adult education is an important part of Keiko’s work.
Keiko has held leadership positions in the NSW Adult Literacy and Numeracy Council since 2009. Through her involvement in these organisations she has undertaken a range of policy advocacy and professional development work in partnership with practitioners.
For any issues or queries please contact us at info@ala.asn.au or 03 9689 8623.