Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Volume 63, Number 2, July 2023 Editorial Trace Ollis Refereed articles Why some homogeneous adult learning groups may be necessary for encouraging diversity: A theory of conditional social equality Helene Ahl, Joel Hedegaard and Barry Golding Post-school dilemmas in diminished society: Workingclass mothers’ perspectives […]
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 is seeking a skilled, experienced and self-motivated individual with a minimum of 3 years of experience in journalism/professional writing to fill our Communications Coordinator position for 6 months. You will be enthusiastic about storytelling and demonstrate initiative in finding compelling stories and shareable content, have the ability to prioritise work and to work to […]
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 […]
We’re very excited to announce the Adult Learners Week theme this year: ‘It’s never too late’ a reminder that there’s no use-by date when it comes to learning. Many of us dream of trying something new but somehow never seem to get around to it. Sometimes it’s lack of confidence holding us back, or bad […]
Take a look inside the latest Australian Journal of Adult Learning. Volume 63, Number 1, April 2023 Editorial Trace Ollis Refereed articles Whack-a-Mole?: Ecologies of young adults with intellectual disabilities as they transition from school to open employment Donna Rooney and Kirsty Young Travelling in time via narration: Three types of biographical learningKatarína Rozvadská […]
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 […]
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:
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 […]
Date: Friday 19th May 2023, 1:00pm AEST via Zoom Guest speaker: Cath Macgonigal, Odyssey College. Cath will speak about the educational arm of Sydney’s addiction treatment service at Odyssey House which provides free adult education to help residents recovering from addiction to develop the skills they need to rebuild their lives. This year’s AGM will […]
Date: Friday 19th May, 1:00pm AEST via Zoom Guest speaker: Cath Macgonigal, Odyssey College This year’s AGM will present the 2022 Annual Report, announce the results of this year’s Board elections and feature guest speaker, Cath Macgonigal. Cath joined Odyssey College in August 2022 having most recently worked in the UK. She spent seven very […]
Guest speaker: Cath Macgonigal, Executive Director and Principal, Odyssey College will present on the educational arm of Sydney’s addiction treatment service Odyssey House, which provides free adult education to help residents recovering from addiction so they can develop the skills they need to rebuild their lives. Odysessy College was featured in our most recent Quest […]
This session will focus on practical and hands-on approaches that use sport and recreational contexts to encourage learners to engage with and understand maths and numeracy concepts. Sport and recreational activities often reveal a range of quantitative, spatial and statistical (and even algebraic) numeracy knowledge and skills embedded in people’s everyday life. Come along and […]
It’s time for the Uluru Statement and Voice to Australian Parliament to have a rightful place in the Australian Constitution. The most significant achievement our nation as a whole could attain is enabling First Nations Peoples voice to be heard. Support for the key principles of the Uluru Statement provides a much needed opportunity for […]
Looking for a change or a new opportunity? Adult Learning Australia (ALA) is seeking a person who shows initiative and likes a good challenge to join our team as Manager Projects and Business Development. ALA is seeking a skilled, experienced and self-motivated individual who will be responsible for project management and business development and work […]
