2019 Pre-conference – policy position proposal

by | Feb 18, 2021 | News

Weaving a richer narrative of adult literacy and numeracy: Policy Position Proposal for ACAL Prepared by Dr Keiko Yasukawa and Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, with Pamela Osmond and Vanessa Iles. The paper originated from a forum on 2 October, 2019: Weaving a richer...

Work opportunity in NSW

by | Feb 11, 2021 | News

TAFE NSW is looking for qualified, experienced individuals who wish to be considered for the full time, permanent position of Teacher, Pathways. The role of the TAFE Teacher as a professional educator is to help, construct, guide and enhance the educative process. The...

New Parliamentary inquiry into adult lit and numeracy

by | Feb 4, 2021 | News

Yesterday (Feb 3) the House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training announced it was inviting written submissions, addressing one or more of the terms of reference, by Friday, 5 March 2021. The Committee will inquire into and report on adult literacy,...

Tributes to Cheryl Wiltshire

by | Jan 25, 2021 | News

In the short time we have known of Cheryl’s death, several people have offered these tributes to her. Cheryl was a long term active member of WAALC and their website has substantial details of her many contributions to adult education. In addition they have set...

An App for low literacy users

by | Jan 20, 2021 | News, Uncategorized

Last year I attended a webinar about this exciting new innovation from Citizen Literacy in Scotland and we decided it would be a good idea to share with ACAL members. What is Citizen Literacy? Citizen Literacy is an adult literacy education programme being developed...