[EDLING:2396] Summer School: Linking Learning to Literacies

[Francis M. Hult]

Lancaster University

Literacy Research Centre: Summer School: 16-20 July 2007

Linking Learning to Literacies: A Social Practice View

What do you know about learning, adult learners, and literacies? 

Join us for an exciting week-long Summer School to explore the puzzle of adult 
learning and its relation to literacy issues in many contexts.

We will explore the following topics:

Learning and the Adult Learner Literacy

Learning Provision Mapping

Learning Theories onto Literacy Theories Literacy

Learning Practices – Methods in Contexts Learning

Theories, Literacy Policies and Research 

The summer school will be of interest to practitioners, managers, researchers 
and those interested in adult learning. It will provide an opportunity to meet 
people working in a similar field, develop a new network of colleagues and 
friends and provide an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of adult pedagogy. 
Contributors will include Sondra Cuban, Mary Hamilton, Yvon Appleby, David 
Barton, Roz Ivanič, and Anita Wilson.

Details and application form can be found on our website 
www.literacy.lancs.ac.uk

Your questions are welcome; please contact
Kathryn James at: 
Tel:  +44 (0) 1524 510 828  Fax:  +44 (0) 1524 592 914

Email: Kathryn.james at lancaster.ac.uk
 
Lancaster is an historic city in the North West of England, one hour from 
Manchester Airport and an hour's drive
from the heart of the Lake District.