NALA Journal

This edition is packed full of useful pieces such as media tips for literacy awareness week, information on health and The Dental Health Foundation and reviews of literacy materials.

This edition focuses on NALA's work in areas such as assessment, literacy as a barrier to health, English for Speakers of a Second Language and Models of Family Literacy. It also contains external reviews such as one from South Tipperary Riding Council of the Return to Learning Initiative for workplace basic education and another from Marie Dolan on the National Tutor's forum.

This journal contains contributions from staff and external contributors. Some of the topics covered include, integrating literacy and numeracy, practical examples of family literacy programmes, the NALA Health Pack for Tutors and an investigation of the Return to Learning Workplace Literacy Initiative.

This journal contains contributions from NALA staff and external contributors. Some of the topics covered include, NALA's Strategy Review and Development, equality theory, ICT as a basic skill and the Adults Continuing Education (ACE) Awards.

This journal contains contributions from NALA staff and external contributors. Some of the topics covered include, accredited family learning modules, Clonmel Traveller men, understanding new literacy studies and political participation and literacy.

This journal, literacy review, contains a range of articles from an array of contributors each with their own unique view and experience of social practice to enrish our understanding of literacy theory, teaching and learning. Contributors included Pauline Hensey, Kathy Maclachlan, Liz McSkeane and Kerry Lawless and Tina Byrne. Some of the topics covered included: mapping literacy demands of vocational training programmes, what older students teach us and travellers and family literacy.