Training Videos
Articles
Jordan Foster, Clinical Psychologist, ySafe
Protecting yourself online and safeguarding your online reputation.
Keynote Presentation at 2021 Conference
Adult literacy 'shame' needs national plan
Without a national plan on reading, writing and numeracy for adults, Australia risks being left behind.
The Inquiry Into Adult Literacy and Its Importance
WAALC submission: “The availability, impact and effectiveness of adult literacy and numeracy educational programs in Australia and internationally.”
Understanding Your SmartPhone
This video is an extract from a presentation given at the 2021 Conference. It attempts to explain in simple terms how your phone works and the difference between Apple and Android
'Jay Blades: Learning To Read At 51' : Jay Blades reveals his struggles and why he hopes to inspire others
‘Jay Blades: Learning To Read At 51’ is a new BBC1 documentary that sees the popular host of The Repair Shop reveal how he has always struggled to read.
African prison teacher helping inmates learn literacy and numeracy skills for life after jail
Zimbabwe-born teacher Allan Chidziva went from teaching with the Australian Defence Force to the South Coast Correction Centre in Nowra.
Lost for Words Series 1
Lost for Words follows eight brave Australians on a life-changing opportunity to transform their lives by taking part in an intensive nine-week long adult literacy program.
How we can improve adult literacy
According to the OECD, 40 to 50 per cent of adults in Australia have literacy levels below the international standard required for participation in work, education and society.
Documents
Learning-centred frameworks
that guide adult LLN learning and teaching
ACER
Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) Information Pack
Snapshot Reading and Numeracy Indicator
Review of ACSF and DLSF: Discussion Forum 1
Submission to the Parliament of Australia, Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training Inquiry into Adult Literacy and its Importance
Principles of Adult Literacy and Numeracy
Five Terms of Reference Summary
The relationship between primary-carers’ literacy skills and their children’s educational and literacy skills development
Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. (2022). Don't take it as read: Inquiry into adult literacy and its importance.
“Too many Australians leave school with language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy (LLND) skills gaps that limit opportunities and life choices. At the same time, many older Australians are finding that the skills they have relied on in the past are not keeping pace with technology. This inquiry examined the importance of developing strong LLND skills, overcoming barriers to learning, and the ability of existing adult education programs and providers to meet demand.”
Chair’s Forward
ACAL WEBINAR
Part of the 2022 Stretched Conference
Stories and evidence: Learning-centred frameworks that guide adult LLN learning and teaching
Presenter: Dr Marguerite Cullity
We hope you learned something new and found it helpful.
For those who could not attend or if you would like to watch the video again please see the follow-up links.
Webinar Recording
Link to YouTube video
Bonus resources
Link to powerpoint
Link to Learning_Centered_frameworks_guide