International Literacy Centre

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UKLA Literacy Special Issue: The Writing Realities Framework and New Directions In Writing Research, Instruction And Learning is guest edited by Ross Young, Felicity Ferguson, and Doug Kaufman and now available online: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17414369/2…

'Literacy is everybody's business' is a resource that highlights the importance of literacy, numeracy and digital literacy in today’s workplace. It offers practical steps to create a literacy-friendly environment. Read it online or download it⤵️ nala.ie/publications/l…

@KMScattergood Do you recommend it so far @KMScattergood ?

Can't believe it has taken me till now to pick up Atomic Habits! But I am really looking forward to reading it. Some fab podcasts out there about it too. 😁📚

Our writing changes as we grow and we develop our own style. This magazine is crafted for adults seeking to improve their handwriting, adults who don’t write often or are unhappy with the way their handwriting looks. ✍️ Read online or download⤵️ nala.ie/publications/h…

We asked poets at different stages of their careers to share tips they’ve found useful in their own writing practice. Today’s tip is from Theresa Lola. Is this a writing habit that you might try?

My British Museum blog The Power of Poetry offers creative prompts for adults who want to talk to young people about contested histories. If you haven't seen the Hew Locke exhibition it's highly recommended - free entry on Fridays. britishmuseum.org/blog/power-poe…

December saw the passing of Morag Styles, Professor of Children's Poetry, University of Cambridge, and friend of UKLA. A number of our members have shared tributes to Morag, celebrating her contributions to children's literature. You can read them here: ukla.org/tributes-to-mo…

Wonderful, helpful resources @nalaireland

Important information for our #DLL @IOE_London students!

Tomorrow @SydenhamSchool

“Morag…seminal figure in putting children’s literature on the map as a field of academic enquiry.She initiated an undergraduate programme in children’s literature.. became the thriving Centre for Research in Children’s Literature” Remarkable work/legacy. theguardian.com/books/2025/jan…

Brilliant news that @educrimjustice has been awarded funding to create a new vision for post-prison education, training and employment. It's part of the @GrandChallenges special initiative, (Un)equal Lives, (Un)equal Outcomes in the UK. ucl.ac.uk/grand-challeng…

'Preparing Learning Materials' is a guide for adult literacy and numeracy tutors. It has guidelines and practical ideas for writing and designing learning materials for adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy work. Read it online or download ⤵️ nala.ie/publications/p…

Job alert: we are looking to appoint a Professor as Director of Manchester School of Theatre to lead our vibrant creative community that is one of the UK's leading centres for teaching and research in theatre and performance. manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/d…

Conference Update: @JoVanHerwegen will be joining us at LICIE in July 2025 as a keynote speaker. Submit an abstract and book your place: licie.co.uk @IOE_London @Uol_CEN @UCL_IOE_PHD #SEND #Inclusion

Conference Update: Julie Dockrell will be joining us at LICIE in July 2025 as a keynote speaker. Submit an abstract and book your place: licie.co.uk @IOE_London @Uol_CEN @UCL_IOE_PHD #SEND #Inclusion

useful resource

Came across this just now. Really cool

"Collaborative writing can lead to... collaborative production of meaning" - this post inspired the cover of our new Routledge book! Inspired by the idea, from Harold Rosen, of collaborative production of meaning, we took the lightbulb from Great FE Teaching and made it many!