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Literacies Practitioners Conference 2005-2006
Good practice, New Practice
Our conference, which took the theme Good Practice, New Practice, showed through workshops, demonstrations and displays, how much has happened since 2001, when Scottish Executive literacies funding became available through the Borders Learning Partnership. Our practitioners were keen to share and learn from past work and to learn from practice and initiatives taking place in other literacies partnerships across Scotland. We know that we need to continue to work together to provide learning that fits learners’ lives, needs and purposes and are indebted to local colleagues and to those from Aberdeen, Stirling, Edinburgh and Learning Connections for participating in this event and helping us to reflect on extending our practice in innovative and purposeful ways.
Our day got off to an inspiring start as our keynote speaker, Bart McGettrick, urged us to think creatively and holistically about supporting aspiring learners. The interest and motivation he fostered continued into the workshops and culminated in practitioners making personal commitments to action for the future. A display of local opportunities illustrated the breadth of practice.
Workshops:
- Adult literacies for people with Learning difficulties
BALSA: a learners’ forum
ESOL
Eyemouth parent Information and homework sessions
Healthwise Aberdeen
Supporting parents in Coldstream
Using Digital Images with Adult Literacies Learners
Whitchester House Adult Literacies
Youth Literacies
Our evaluation told us that you found this event enjoyable, motivational and productive. We would like to thank you for taking part with such enthusiasm and making it such a positive occasion.
Our report is both a reminder of the day and a valuable resource that will enable you to contact practitioners and colleagues and continue working together to develop local literacies practice.
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