Presenter: Lyn Wilson and Meg Cotter
When: Wednesday 17th May 2023 @ 1pm AEST
Duration: 1 hr
Cost: Free for members of ALA | $65 non-members
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 NSW. As Team Leader Literacy in Sydney Region, Lyn brings together several teams across the Metropolitan area to design foundation skills programs that meet community needs, industry and workplace needs, as well as the core LLND needs of vocational students facing their own associated challenges to course complete. Over many years she has also had a major focus on supporting Aboriginal student outcomes through customised pre-employment programs into trade and other professional careers that address the LLND challenges inherent in competitive recruitment practices. Lyn has recently worked with the Sydney Region Literacy Team and other Team leaders across TAFE NSW on the design and development of courses that allow Literacy learners the opportunity to focus on individual learning goals and customised learning plans, recognising best practice in Adult Literacy pedagogy. Lyn is also current chair of the Reading Writing Hotline Steering Group.
Meg Cotter
Meg is an adult learning, literacy and numeracy specialist working in adult and community education environments. She is currently on the Australian Council for Adult Literacy committee and was formerly President of the Victorian Adult Literacy Basic Education Council. Meg currently works at Wyndham Community & Education Centre as the Community Strengthening & Education Officer.