by admin4acal | Sep 29, 2021 | 5 minutes on ...
Presentation link available to members here Every now and then the reading wars break out and people new to the field of adult literacy get caught up in a debate about whole language versus phonics. But does whole language necessarily exclude the teaching of...
by admin4acal | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Members and friends are invited to the join us on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 commencing at 5.00pm AEDT* by Zoom webinar *Note Daylight saving will be in operation. Check local times Zoom link: Register here Zoom tips: https://acal.edu.au/zoom-tips/ 2021 Annual...
by admin4acal | Sep 8, 2021 | 5 minutes on ...
Presentation link available to members here To celebrate Adult Learners Week, ACAL invites you to reconsider the value of student-centred learning.Regardless of constraints of curriculum and compliance, remaining focussed on the central concepts of adult learning...
by admin4acal | Sep 1, 2021 | major, Webinars
Video link( YouTube) What’s happening in adult literacy right now? The state councils for adult literacy (CALs) describe their roles and provide current information about the strengths of the adult literacy systems, and some challenges.Why does the adult literacy...
by admin4acal | Jul 26, 2021 | Interviews
Interview link available to members here “It’s really hard to change your practice -…but you’ve got to be brave…we do need to be brave”. Beth Marr is a numeracy icon and author of a range of practical books based on research. These books have informed numeracy...
by admin4acal | Jul 13, 2021 | Interviews
See the interview on YouTube This week we are pleased to bring you another interview in our Something to say: Lessons learned, lessons ahead. Series. Interview with Don MacDowall, recently retired ACAL admin person With a nod to John Clarke and Brian Dawe, Don talks...
by admin4acal | Jul 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
The census will be held in August 2021. There are many resources that could be used or adapted with learners at Resources 2021 Census (abs.gov.au) The Reading Writing Hotline has been proactive in approaching the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to follow up on...
by admin4acal | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Nominations are now open. The 2021 categories include the prestigious Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award. We encourage you to nominate yourself or your colleagues for this award and to share the attached flyer with your networks. Nominations ...
by admin4acal | Jun 10, 2021 | major, Webinars
Improving Access to Foundation Skills through the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program Speaker: Jason Coutts, Assistant Secretary, Foundation Skills, Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) Recorded: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Video link...
by admin4acal | May 27, 2021 | Interviews
Interview link available to members here If you’re interested in adult literacy and numeracy and you don’t live in Tasmania get ready to feel both inspired and incredibly jealous. Sue Costello (26ten Manager) explains how 26ten came about, how it works, and where it’s...
