by admin4acal | Feb 21, 2021 | News
Your input please by 28 February. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training is conducting an inquiry into adult literacy and its importance. Inquiry details The Committee will inquire into and report on adult literacy,...
by admin4acal | 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...
by admin4acal | 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...
by admin4acal | 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,...
by admin4acal | 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...
by admin4acal | 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...
by admin4acal | Dec 28, 2020 | News
ACAL Professional Webinar Series 2021 Numerate individuals and their numerate environments Wednesday 10th Feb 5.30pm AEDT by Zoom (Check local time) Free but preference given to ACAL members (Join or renew) Recommended pre-reading UPDATE: Registrations have now closed...
by admin4acal | Dec 15, 2020 | News
Australia’s VET system supports the skilled workforce that drives our economy A strong VET sector is crucial for ensuring Australia has a highly skilled workforce and businesses have the skilled workers they need. Recognising the importance of a high quality VET...
by admin4acal | Nov 24, 2020 | News
Adult Literacy and Numeracy Teaching experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 Isolation Period – ACAL study The purpose of this study was for ACAL to learn what it was like teaching adult literacy and numeracy using one or more online platforms during the recent COVID-19...
by admin4acal | Oct 25, 2020 | News
Over the past few months ACAL has had a series of meetings with the production company Endemolshine about their plans to produce an Australian documentary series for SBS on adult literacy learners. The producers and other staff we’ve met with have been...
