“Together in the Telling”: The AONTAS “Learners As Leaders” Programme for Autumn 2022
Sharing the stories about how and why someone decided to do a course or a class, and the impact it has had on their lives, can be very inspirational and encouraging to others. People who have returned to learning can become “leaders” in their local communities, and show others that going back to education can be lifechanging.
A look back at the “Imagining Adult Education: Theory into Practice” Webinar Series
Since the rapid switch to online work and education, there has been an explosion of online learning opportunities. Every week, across all levels of the education sector, there are different online workshops and webinars. Towards this end of 2022, with this in mind, we asked our members in the community and adult education sector what type of webinars and which topics really motivate them to sign up and log on.
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2023!
In the run-up to the 2023 AONTAS STAR Awards, an annual ceremony that recognises and celebrates adult learning across the island of Ireland, we’re announcing the shortlisted programmes and initiatives.
On the Road with the Community Education Network: Matt Talbot Community Trust
Amy Gibney, our Community Education Officer, is visiting Community Education Network (CEN) members across the country to share why community education is so important and how AONTAS can best support our members to continue their great work.
“Funding could mean new beginnings for people with different abilities,” says Advocate Following the Announcement of New Funding for University Access
Response to the announcement of new funding to make university more accessible for people with disabilities and different abilities, and a look at how Universal Design makes learning environments better for everyone.
Commonality and Community: A Shared Vision of Adult and Community Education across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
We’re gathering evidence of the value and impact of adult and community education in Northern Ireland.
A common thread bringing together adult and community education groups across Northern Ireland and the Republic is the desire to create more opportunities and choices for everyone, regardless of their experience or economic background.
The Leaving Certificate Must Not Remain a Source of Indirect Discrimination Against Learners, Says AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless
The publication today (14th December 2022) of the Irish Times Feeder School 2022 list highlights indirect discrimination faced by working-class people and students living in poverty, according to AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless.
“A Step Closer to Educational Equality in Ireland,” says AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless as the new Unified Tertiary Education System for Ireland launches
New Unified Tertiary Education policy launched by Minister Simon Harris TD at the Mansion House yesterday, providing clearer paths for people to access higher education and moving away from the points race
Learning for Being and Becoming – What Does ‘Success’ Mean in Adult, Community and Further Education?
AONTAS recently launched the 2022 edition of The Adult Learner, our peer-reviewed journal published annually since the mid-80s. The Journal brings together new and experienced authors, from adult education practice and academia alike, to examine issues of critical importance to adult education in Ireland.
EU Travels Series: Education for Democracy, Empowerment for Political Participation
Earlier this autumn, I travelled to Caserta in southern Italy for a meeting of the Erasmus+ BEEP Project. The BEEP (Basic Education and Empowerment for Political Participation) project looks at political participation for people who are excluded from democratic processes. This could be because of their legal status, their qualifications and skills, or due to a feeling of alienation in politics.