Publications
Check the publications list (many can be downloaded from our website).
Publishing learners writing
Learning Connections (now the Communities team in Learning and Teaching Scotland) encouraged the publishing of learners' writing within literacies practice through grants first set up in 2004. The aim of the fund was to enable the publication of books written, designed and managed by learners, in order both to increase the availability of this type of resource to other learners and to gain recognition for the quality of work produced.
Take a look at some of the reports on learners' writing published as a result of this support.
Adult Literacies Online
Adult Literacies Online is an online resource bank developed by Learning Connections. There are three main categories of resources: Teaching and Learning Resources; Training Materials; Research and Reports.
The aim of our resource bank is not only to provide access to resources but to encourage you to share your own resources with others. If you would like to contribute to Adult Literacies Online (ALO), please go to the contribute section of the site.
It is recognised that the use of specific teaching and learning materials is very much a personal choice affected by people's circumstances and the context in which learning takes place. Material that works very well in one context may not be appropriate in another. It is up to tutors, therefore, to decide the appropriate materials for their own learners and to amend materials as appropriate. Please note that inclusion of teaching and learning materials on Adult Literacies Online does not imply formal approval by Scottish Government.
The Directory
A directory was developed to provide details of local activity and contacts throughout Scotland, in relation to both Adult Literacies and Community Learning and Development.
Literacies in the community
The Literacies in the Community pack is a set of resources for practitioners and managers which was produced by the National Development Project and first published in 2000. The project was commissioned and funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by the City of Edinburgh Council. The pack introduces a good practice framework and seven key principles for effective provision. There is also a guide to tutoring and guidance, and guidelines about staff development and training.