About This Publication
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Museums, libraries and archives have a unique ability to engage adults in learning in an informal environment. They contain a wealth of enticing and interesting treasures and resources that can be used to stimulate and support learners to develop their literacy, language and numeracy skills, providing them with confidence boosting and empowering experiences.
This practical book demonstrates how adult learners, staff and volunteers can be inspired by the collections held by museums, libraries and archives to develop imaginative, original, and effective approaches to literacy, language and numeracy development. Throughout, the authors highlight key themes of national relevance by drawing on case studies taken from three English regions where much good practice has recently been developed. Written for those concerned with literacy, language and numeracy, particularly learning providers and community organisations, this is an essential guide that illustrates the potential and benefits of working in partnership with the cultural sector.
Museums, libraries and archives have a unique ability to engage adults in learning in an informal environment. They contain a wealth of enticing and interesting treasures and resources that can be used to stimulate and support learners to develop their literacy, language and numeracy skills, providing them with confidence boosting and empowering experiences.
This practical book demonstrates how adult learners, staff and volunteers can be inspired by the collections held by museums, libraries and archives to develop imaginative, original, and effective approaches to literacy, language and numeracy development. Throughout, the authors highlight key themes of national relevance by drawing on case studies taken from three English regions where much good practice has recently been developed. Written for those concerned with literacy, language and numeracy, particularly learning providers and community organisations, this is an essential guide that illustrates the potential and benefits of working in partnership with the cultural sector.
Contents
| Acknowledgements | |
| Chapter 1 | Opening doors |
| Chapter 2 | What is literacy, language and numeracy? |
| Chapter 3 | Learning in the MLA sector |
| Chapter 4 | The MLA contribution to literacy, language and numeracy development |
| Chapter 5 | Working with new users |
| Chapter 6 | The importance of partnership |
| Chapter 7 | Planning and delivering learning |
| Chapter 8 | Skills for Life and the workforce |
| Chapter 9 | Valuing volunteers |
| Chapter 10 | Evaluating your work: How do you know that it’s making a difference? |
| Chapter 11 | Sustaining the work |
| Chapter 12 | Spreading the word |
| Further reading and surfing | |
| Glossary |