Aontas invite you to the launch of ‘The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education: The Adult Learner.’ This year’s edition explores the impact of COVID-19 on adult, community and further education.
The launch takes place online on Wednesday, 8th December 2021 from 2pm -3.30pm
AONTAS is Ireland’s National Adult Learning Organisation. AONTAS promote the value and benefits of adult learning, and advocate on behalf of the sector.
The launch will feature a number of inputs focused on the theme: The Impact of COVID-19 on Adult, Community and Further Education.
Adult learner, Karen O’Donovan will share her experience of learning during COVID-19, and Prof Koen De Pryck, Vrije Universiteit Brussel will deliver the keynote address: COVID-19 and Adult Learning: Where do we go from here?.
Participants will also have a chance to hear from contributors through a panel discussion with authors.
AGENDA
- 2.00pm – Welcome and Introductions – Niamh O’Reilly, AONTAS CEO
- 2.05pm –The Adult Learner 2021: Overview of Contributions – Rosemary Moreland, Editor of The Adult Learner journal 2021
- 2.15pm – My Story of Learning During COVID-19 – Adult Learner, Karen O’Donovan
- 2.25pm –The Adult Learner journal Authors Panel Discussion – Chaired by Niamh O’Reilly, AONTAS CEO
- 2.45pm – Keynote Address: COVID-19 and Adult Learning: Where do we go from here? – Koen De Pryck, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- 3.05pm – Discussion Session, Breakout Groups – COVID-19 and Adult Learning: Where do we go from here?
- 3.20pm – Closing Remarks – Rosemary Moreland, Editor of The Adult Learner journal 2021; Niamh O’Reilly, AONTAS CEO
For more information about The Adult Learner and to access previous editions, click here. The 2021 edition will be available online before the event.
