National and International Links
Adult Literacy Research in Ontario
http://research.alphaplus.ca
This page lists research studies on adult literacy and also has information on how to do research.
Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium (ALNARC)
www.staff.vu.edu.au/alnarc/
ALNARC represents a national collaboration between five university-based research centres. It aims to develop a 'visible culture' of research in Australian adult literacy and numeracy by, among other activities, sponsoring practitioner researchers to investigate their own practice.
Festival of Literacies
www.literaciesoise.ca/
A meeting ground for diverse literacy communities to discuss research and practice. Includes information about online courses offered through OISE/UT.
National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy
www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=146
A research and development center in the US focused on improving practice in educational programs for adults with limited literacy and English language skills, and those without a high school diploma.
The National Council of Teachers of English
www.ncte.org/
NCTE works to advance teaching, research, and student achievement in English language arts at all scholastic levels in the US.
RaPAL (Research and Practice in Adult Literacy)
www.literacy.lancs.ac.uk/rapal/
RaPAL is an independent
network of learners, teachers, managers and researchers in adult basic education in the UK. RaPAL campaigns for the rights of all adults to have access to the full range of literacies in their lives and argues for a broad understanding of literacy that takes account of social context.
National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE)
www.niace.org.uk
NIACE is a non-governmental organization working to promote the study and general advancement of adult continuing education in the UK.
Supporting Adult and Applied Learning and Teaching (SAALT)
www.aris.com.au/
SAALT delivers professional development and projects which support adult and applied learning and teaching in Australia. Its ARIS database holds a large collection of adult education resources, specializing in adult literacy, language and numeracy.
A Canadian-based web site about adult literacy research in practice.
http://www.nald.ca/ripal/
