The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education Launch

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, 8^th December 2021 from 2pm -3.30pm

Register here

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.