Category: Tutor Views and Resources

• November 14, 2022

  My Time in DALC

  As I approach my retirement from The Dublin Adult Learning Centre I would like to reflect back on some of the amazing times I’ve had here over the years. My working life has always been enhanced by the wonderful staff and students who I’ve come in contact with over the years.  Whether it was my […]
• February 11, 2022

  Scaffolding in The Adult Literacy Classroom

  Zone of Proximal Development The Zone of Proximal Development ZPD is a concept developed by psychologist Lev Vygotsky. It is the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can do with help.  Common Examples of the Zone of Proximal Development Helping a child of two to learn his/her […]
• January 20, 2022

  “Zooming in from the Corridor.” Teaching ESOL Remotely

  My name is Esme and I teach ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) in the centre. During the course of the pandemic I have been teaching students remotely. This year I have students from Romania and Somalia and last year I had students from Syria, Mauritius, Romania and Somalia. Some of my students have never […]
• October 20, 2021

  Icebreakers and Group Games

  Icebreakers and group games are a great resource in the educator’s toolkit and can serve a number of purposes when working with all kinds of groups.  Usually, icebreakers are used when a group meets for the first time, yet we have been using them regularly in our literacy groups to: Help develop confidence with listening […]
• November 27, 2020

  Pandemic Reflections: Pat

  I would describe myself as optimistic, practical and resilient. I’m quite a positive person most of the time. The first lockdown was definitely easier I think, we had the lovely weather and longer evenings. It was a novelty of sorts I suppose. My children are adults and the two boys live at home. My daughter […]
• November 4, 2020

  Pandemic Reflections: Mary

  My name is Mary. The person behind the mask is generally positive but finding it tough at the moment. To cope I try to live in the moment and take one day at a time. Initially I did not find the lockdown too difficult. I enjoyed spending time with my family. They are all young adults […]
• October 19, 2020

  Pandemic Reflections: Veronica

  Hi. My name is Veronica Brogan. I am the community employment supervisor in the Dublin Adult Learning Centre. I have been working here for 22 years and I love my job. 2020 has been a very different experience for all of us. My washing line is looking very different these days, with lots of reusable […]