Recorded Session
ALA webinar: Life changing – literacy and learning for adults from the justice system
About the session Hear firsthand from experienced practitioners working with current and former offenders, as they share case studies showcasing the transformative impact of adult literacy and learning on lives. Uncover powerful narratives illustrating how education becomes a catalyst for positive change, breaking cycles, offering individuals in the justice system an opportunity for personal growth, […]
ALA webinar: Unlocking potential: Teaching Literacy for Adults with Disabilities
When: Wednesday 8th May @ 1pm AESTDuration: 1 hrCost: FREE for ALA members | non-members $65 About the session This webinar will delve into effective teaching strategies tailored for the support of adult learners with disabilities. Topics covered may include, implementing reasonable adjustments, crafting scripts with a focus on grammar and spelling, and embracing an […]
ALA webinar: Understanding learning stress and strategies for response
About the session Gain essential insights on identifying and addressing learning stress and discover practical strategies to create a supportive environment that fosters mental well-being and learning. Find out about effective tools to navigate the intersection of stress, mental health, and optimal learning experiences for your learners. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate a more […]
ALA webinar: International Women’s Day Panel: Empowering Women through Literacy, Learning, and Inclusion
About the session A stimulating and insightful panel discussion that will unravel the transformative power of literacy in empowering women and creating a more inclusive, supportive, and inspiring educational landscape. Together, let’s champion the cause of literacy for all women, breaking barriers and opening doors to a world of possibilities. Our session is guided by […]
ALA webinar: Learning Resources – Adaptation and implementation to meet individual learner needs
About the session Rachel Leigh Taylor Rachel Leigh Taylor is an Educational Specialist with more than 25 years’ experience in tertiary and workplace-based education and training programs who specialises in student support and tailored materials design. Rachel Leigh is an industry leader in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice and has experience in English as a […]
Words for Change: Empowering Refugee and Asylum Seeker Women through literacy and learning
For our final session in the What Works series, Ros Bauer will be joined by Rahel, Louise, and Apeksha, who all work at the River Nile Learning Centre in North Melbourne. This session will focus on exploring ways to engage with and support language and literacy development among current and past refugee and asylum seeker […]
ALA webinar: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Learning Partnerships
Background Place-based learning city frameworks founded on lifelong learning and the concept of a learning society have immense potential to address a wide range of local and global environmental and societal challenges. The OECD and UNESCO stress the importance of changing approaches to education and learning to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN […]
Online forum: Adult learning education on climate justice
Context In recent years, the importance of adult learning education focused on climate justice has gained momentum in Australia and the world. In Australia, we have seen the impact of climate disruption with more frequent catastrophic weather events such as floods and fires contributing to the displacement of people from housing and local communities and […]
ALA webinar: Aboriginal English and code-switching
This session aims to focus on Aboriginal English as a social, cultural and linguistical marker in Indigenous Tertiary Education and to promote an understanding of the languages spoken by Aboriginal people when processing and analysing new academic concepts, jargons, and terminologies. It will include a learner voice with regards to learning in an additional language. […]
ALA webinar: Learning resources and tools
This session will focus on learning goals, resources, who can help, practical tools, exploring options, and learning assessments in project-based teaching. About the Presenter See recording below.
ALA webinar: Learner engagement strategies
For our next session in the What Works series, we are joined by Dave Bauer, Brendan Murray, and Sharmy Ramachandran. Led by facilitator Ros Bauer, the session will explore the importance of engagement strategies in the adult learning context. Our presenters will provide a unique perspective, each coming from a different background within the adult […]
Phonics as part of whole language
Ros Bauer is joined by Lyn Wilson and Meg Cotter to explore the role of phonics. This webinar explores whole language including the role of phonics in learner centre delivery. About the presenters Lyn Wilson Lyn Wilson has extensive experience in successfully delivering a highly diverse range of language, literacy and numeracy programs for TAFE […]
Reading and writing strategies
This webinar is the third installment of the What Works Professional Learning Series 2023. A panel of experts present practical strategies that support adults in a Foundation Skills context and others on Individual Learning Programs for everyday literacy purposes. Recording below:
Support strategies for different learner types
Focus: Drawing on key concept in classroom practise, pedagogy and resource creation from different practise arenas, (e.g. CALD, LLN, ESL), this webinar will focus on strategies that cater to multiple learner types. Audience: classroom practitioners Key focus areas: Creating a supportive learning environment Classroom management and activity selection Classroom interaction patterns Key discussion points: Engage […]