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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Expression of Interest: Learn Local pre-accredited practitioners can register their interest to complete either or both of the ALNPP additional modules: ‘ALNPP Koorie module’ and/or ‘ALNPP Professional Learning Network’ for Semester 2 2023. Please use the form below to register. Once you have submitted your details, we will send you an email with your login […]

INVITATION TO A TWO-PART TEACH-IN Towards a pluriverse of possibilities: Unlearning separation, re-learning relationality The world as we know it is not sustainable. To change these realities, we need to dig deep to the very roots of Western thinking – this is a big story of alternative worldmaking at every level. This includes how we […]

INVITATION TO A TWO-PART TEACH-IN Towards a pluriverse of possibilities: Unlearning separation, re-learning relationality The world as we know it is not sustainable. To change these realities, we need to dig deep to the very roots of Western thinking – this is a big story of alternative worldmaking at every level. This includes how we […]

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 […]