In this episode, I am chatting wth Clare Power and Eleanor Neff from the Literacy Development Centre (LDC) in SETU and Paula Tiller, the Regional Adult Literacy Coordinator for Kerry, about the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy. They explain what is in the strategy, why it was developed and what is happening to implement it. To learn more about the ALL Strategy, visit: https://www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/
21/5/2025
20:44
Episode 15 Family Literacy
In this episode, I am chatting with Lana McCarthy about family literacy, also known as family learning. Lana has worked in this area for many years and developed the 'Hug Your Book' programme. She has recently established a Community of Practice for Family Literacy, a partnership between the Literacy Development Centre in the South East Technological University (SETU LDC), NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency) and Adult Literacy for Life National Programme Office (ALL NPO).If you would like to join the Community of Practice, you can register at the following link:https://forms.office.com/e/fVan26wNsr You can also contact Lana at Lana.McCarthy@setu.ie.If you want to check out Lana's PhD. research on Parental engagement you can do so here:McCarthy, L, (2025) `The Dance of Engagement': AConstructivist Grounded Theory Study of Parental Engagement., Trinity CollegeDublin, School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci, Clin Speech & LanguageStudies, https://www.tara.tcd.ie/handle/2262/110774
18/2/2025
23:42
Episode 14 Supporting Adults with Dyslexia
In this episode, I am chatting with Aoife O'Leary, the Adult Literacy Coordinator with Dyslexia Ireland. Aoife explains what dyslexia is and how we can support students with diagnosed or undiagnosed dyslexia. She offers practical advice that we can implement in the classroom. Aoife also talks about the resources available from Dyslexia Ireland, which are available at the links below.
You can contact Aoife at aoifeoleary@dyslexia.ie
Dyslexia Ireland https://dyslexia.ie/
Inclusive communications guidelines: https://dyslexia.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Guidelines-on-Inclusive-Communications-2022.pdf
Adult Dyslexia Hub: https://adultdyslexiahub.ie/
Structured Literacy: https://adultdyslexiahub.ie/structured-literacy/
Shannon Trust: https://shop.shannontrust.org.uk/
20/1/2025
21:25
Episode 13 Using Arts-based methods in your practice
In this episode, I speak with Geraldine Mernagh about using arts-based methods in teaching. We explain what arts-based methods mean to us and discuss the process we take students through in a typical lesson. I hope this episode shows how art and creativity are for everyone.
16/12/2024
29:25
Episode 12 Understanding the New Adult Educator Contract in Ireland
In this episode, Sarah Bates Evoy explains developments in the new job contract for adult educators. She traces the historical development of this contract to where we are currently (October 2024). Sarah has done an excellent job of explaining a very long, complex process in recognising the important work of adult educators in Ireland and also acknowledges the work that still needs to be done.
Related documents that may be useful:
https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/291152/9fe20071-5e3a-4e37-b8a7-c5c2a14c2126.pdf#page=null
About Conversations in Adult and Further Education
Conversations with practitioners in adult and further education in Ireland. This podcast explores a wide range of topics of interest to those working in Adult and Further Education. Bringing you conversations on theory, practice and policy in an understandable, accessible format.
Please note that any issues discussed on the podcast are the opinions of individuals and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the organisations they represent.
Contact me at Karen.Bunyan@SETU.ie
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