How can the arts and music be used for transformation and social change? Marcia Howard, musician and educator, shares her insights on ways to foster a sense of belonging through stories and song in conversation with author Tony Birch. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find […]
How can we take a community-wide approach to low adult literacy? Half of all Tasmanian adults don’t have the literacy and numeracy skills they need for everyday life. Anita Planchon outlines Tasmania’s unique approach to this complex issue, which involves businesses, community groups, government, educators and individuals working together in partnership. Theme: Exploring possibilities, […]
How do adults make the transition from reluctant to confident learners? Dr Trace Ollis, Deakin University, shares her research on the informal and formal learning that takes place in Neighbourhood Houses. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 Location: Grand Chancellor Hobart #ALA17 Find out more or register now. Credit: […]
What does the future of work look like for young people? Young people will need to navigate a vastly different world of work. Bronwyn Lee, Foundation for Young Australians, brings her unique perspective to how we can best prepare young people for a changing future. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 […]
How can you experience the many shades of Hobart? Be inspired by the transformative power of lifelong learning during the day, and explore Hobart’s Dark MOFO and Hobart’s other attractions by night. Our exciting conference program presents research and insights on successful adult learning initiatives that empower individuals, promote social equity and build learning communities. […]
How do you build digital literacy skills across the lifespan? Makerspace encourages people to experiment, play and learn with technology. From 8 to 86 years old, Glenorchy residents are embracing lifelong learning at Glenorchy LINC. Our upcoming conference will take you on an guided tour of adult education initiatives like this in and around Hobart. […]
How can adult educators support their learners in the post-truth era? Critical thinking and research in the field of adult learning is more important now than ever. Dr Tony Brown, University of Canberra, explores the shifting ideological landscape and the mounting challenges for adult educators. Theme: Exploring possibilities, changing lives Date: 13–14 June 2017 […]
How does someone expelled from school end up as an award winning writer? Award winning Australian author and academic Tony Birch answers this question with his own life story in a keynote address at our upcoming conference. Tony’s is an inspiring and compelling story about how the hunger to learn can help people overcome obstacles […]
Exploring possibilities, changing lives 13–14 June 2017, Hobart, Tasmania Join us for an inspirational two-day event that celebrates the transformative power of lifelong learning. Our exciting program presents research and insights on successful adult learning initiatives that empower individuals, promote social equity and build learning communities. Our conference highlights the power of education in helping […]
This webinar is for adult language, literacy and numeracy practitioners to come together and look at aspects of quality assessment. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain external validation of tasks mapped to the Australian core Skills Framework (ACSF). This session is all about collaboration and peer appraisal. The structure for this webinar involves participants […]
17 May 2017 @ 1:00 pm (AEST) The arrival of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has implications for the policies and operating frameworks for adult and community education (ACE) providers. This webinar will examine the opportunities and challenges the NDIS may present for ACE providers with a view to aiding the understanding of what […]
This webinar is for adult language, literacy and numeracy practitioners to come together and look at aspects of quality assessment. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain external validation of tasks mapped to the Australian core Skills Framework (ACSF). This session is all about collaboration and peer appraisal. The structure for this webinar involves participants […]
Supporting learners with low literacy is complex. It is not about using one simple approach or method. It is about working with enthusiasm, building relationships and having a handy toolkit of techniques, strategies and resources. This webinar is designed to support volunteer literacy tutors by providing effective strategies to enable LLN learners. ______________________________ ALA […]
This webinar is for adult language, literacy and numeracy practitioners to come together and look at aspects of quality assessment. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain external validation of tasks mapped to the Australian core Skills Framework (ACSF). This session is all about collaboration and peer appraisal. The structure for this webinar involves participants […]
Intergenerational learning This 20 minute podcast has been created from a conversation facilitated by Sally Thompson (former CEO, Adult Learning Australia) Professor Alan Tuckett OBE, Dorothy Lucardie and Dr Robbie Guevara. 0.00 Introduction 0.20 Intergenerational learning and ALA advocacy 1.50 Families as a community of practice 4.57 Schooling as a legacy of colonisation 10.05 The […]
