This training is a basic introduction to working with literacies learners in groups. Section 8 Assignments gives participants on any training course the opportunity to complete assignments to allow them to reflect on what they have learned while using the Working in Groups materials.
 
Learning Objectives

To enable tutors to reflect on what they have learned.

This training is a basic introduction to working with literacies learners in groups. Section 9 Reading and resources includes a selection of reading material on group work which will be of interest to both trainers and participants.
 
Learning Objectives

To encourage more in-depth reading of research material on group work.

This training is a basic introduction to working with literacies learners in groups. Section 10 Evaluation provides four evaluation forms to help participants and trainers to evaluate the training in the Working in Groups pack. 
 

Learning Objectives

To enable participants and trainers to evaluate the training in the Working in Groups pack.

This training is a basic introduction to working with adult literacies learners in groups. Section 1: About the pack outlines the aims of the training and provides guidance for trainers and managers on how to use the materials in the pack.

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The Dyslexia Handbook is a working reference source of information on dyslexia for use within the field of adult literacies work. The handbook covers general awareness of dyslexia and associated difficulties, guidance and assessment, some ideas on how to support learners, the use of computers and technology and suggestions for further reading.

Introduction to adult literacies learning is session 1 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to introduce the ITALL course and set the national and local context of adult literacies learning in Scotland. It considers the importance of reflective practice for learners and participants, the concept of lifelong learning, the difference between formal, non-formal and informal learning and emphasises the role of evaluation during training.

Adult learning is session 2 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to explore the range of situations where adults make use of literacies and help participants to begin to understand how adults learn.

Learning Objectives

Participants should be able to:

Effective learning and teaching in adult literacies is session 3 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This session aims to consider barriers to learning and look at the role of the tutor in effective adult learning.

Learning Objectives

Participants should be able to:

L'agenda européen renouvelé dans le domaine de l'éducation et de la formation des adultes (

The Renewed European Agenda for adult learning which the Council adopted in 2011 outlined a number of priority areas for the period 2012-2014, but set these in a longer term perspective aligned with the four ET 2020 strategic objectives. Specific priorities on which the Member States, with the support of the European Commission, should concentrate up to 2020 in order to achieve the longer term vision of the Agenda, are as follows:

Zveza ljudskih univerz Slovenije (ZLUS) je izdala novembrsko številko glasila novice ZLUS. Z njimi želijo javnost obveščati o delu svojih članic ter napovedujejo prihajajoče dogodke. 

Der Europäische Verband für Erwachsenenbildung (EAEA) ruft mit diesem Manifest dazu auf, ein Lernendes Europa zu schaffen: ein Europa, in dem alle notwendigen Kenntnisse, Kompetenzen und Fähigkeiten vorhanden sind, um die Zukunft auf positive Weise zu bewältigen.

Für verschiedene Bereiche wie aktive Bürgerschaft, soziale Gerechtigkeit oder Arbeit und Digitalisierung werden aktuelle Herausforderungen sowie Beispiele guter Praxis aufgeführt, die die zentrale Rolle der Erwachsenenbildung für die Entwicklung der europäischen Gesellschaft aufzeigen.

Videobaseret undervisning som didaktisk redskab

VUC Storstrøm er i forvejen førende inden for videobaseret læring. Med konceptet ’Global Classroom’ udvider VUC Storstrøm klasseværelsets læringsrum til at omfatte de studerendes egne stuer, og det kan give flere unge en uddannelse. Et partnerskabsprojekt med tilskud fra Erasmus+ skal nu kvalificere og udbrede konceptet yderligere.  

Cirkus Tværs er den danske partner i et nyskabende projekt, der på tværs af 10 lande har skabt den første europæiske cirkustræner-uddannelse. Det styrker cirkuskunsten og giver mulighed for uddannelse til unge, der ikke alle trives med at sidde stille på skolebænken.   

Learning Objectives

Participants should:

• be more aware of their own learning strategies
• be able to engage learners in an exploration of learners’ existing strategies for learning and of alternative strategies
• understand some aspects of memory use in learning contexts and how it can be improved
• be able to draw on their experience of visiting adult literacies provision

Reading 1 is session 5 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to raise tutors’ awareness of their own reading strategies and consider some approaches to learning and teaching reading.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will

Writing 1 is session 6 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to give participants an understanding of the skills and processes involved in being a competent writer. It also seek to help them be ready to apply this knowledge when working with a learner on writing.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Reading and Writing 1 is session 7 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to explore strategies for working on reading and writing with adult literacies learners.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will aware of a variety of ways of supporting learners in working on reading and writing both with the tutor and independently.

Reading and Writing 2 is session 8 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to explore ways of responding to a learner’s real-life literacy tasks and to the work that the learner produces as part of their learning.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will have looked at strategies to:

• supporting learners with their real-life uses of reading and writing
• responding to the writing learners do within the literacy class

Numeracy 1 is session 9 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to give tutors some knowledge of effective practices that enable adults to become confident, competent and critical users of numeracy.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be aware of the importance of:

The Education and Training Monitor is an annual series that captures the evolution of Europe's education and training systems by bringing together a wide array of evidence in one digestible report.

The Education and Training Monitor 2015 puts the spotlight on education priorities most in need of investment and identifies policies that help improve the inclusiveness, quality and relevance of Europe's education and training systems.

Uddannelsesovervågningen er en årlig publikation, der giver et overblik over udviklingen i Europas uddannelsessystemer ved at samle en bred vifte af dokumentation i én letfordøjelig rapport.

Uddannelsesovervågningen for 2015 sætter fokus på de uddannelsesprioriteter, der har størst behov for investering, og udpeger politikker, der hjælper med at forbedre inklusion, kvalitet og relevans i Europas uddannelsessystemer.

Hvorfor er det nødvendigt?

Numeracy 2 is session 10 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to help tutors develop effective strategies for working on numeracy with adult literacies learners.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will

Getting started is session 11 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This session explores ways of getting started with literacies learners.

Numeracy 2 is session 10 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack. This aims to help tutors develop effective strategies for working on numeracy with adult literacies learners.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will

Session 12 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack covers organising a literacies learning session. It aims to help participants consider some of the key issues in arranging a literacies learning session for a specific learner.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session participants will:

Session 13 of the revised Initial Training in Adult Literacies Learning (ITALL) pack covers roles and responsibilities. It aims to help participants consider the different roles they should or should not play in the learning process and what their responsibilities are as a tutor assistant.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session participants will:

• understand the roles of tutor and learners in a learner-directed context
• have an appreciation of key strategies in the development of a learner’s confidence and in maintaining motivation