Learners' Planning Meeting in October

“Want to learn more … build up confidence … meet other people … get involved in the magazine … enjoyed the last event … to hear other people’s stories … to see what it was all about” (LEARNERS’ VOICES)

Thirty learners came together on Saturday 2 October to attend another successful planning meeting to take forward their ideas from the June event. The learners decided on the area they were interested in and joined one of the three groups.

Christmas Party Group
The learners’ event group were keen on having another whole day event and are getting their skates on to plan an exciting Christmas party! The party will be held on Saturday 11 December at St. Columba’s by-the-Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh. Downloads: Poster and Map (in Word format).

Magazine Group
In the learners’ magazine group, folk decided that the magazine could include poems, stories, reports on group visits, what’s on and deaf needs and communication. The group are looking for more people to join who would be interested in organising and editing the magazine. Please ask learners if they are interested. For more information contact Claudia Esslinger. Tel: 0131 469 3000 (x4009). Email: claudia.esslinger@educ.edin.gov.uk

Learning Stories Group
Finally, the learning stories group decided to work together on their ideas – to produce a book, video, CD and possibly use theatre – to record their achievements. Folk said this helps you feel more confident.

WHAT NEXT? All groups agreed to meet again and get things moving. If you would like more information about the groups please get in touch with Lorrane Borwick on 0131 270 6072 or email: lorrane@clanedinburgh.org

Learners' Event in June
Fifty learners from across Edinburgh came together to share their experiences of learning, skills and achievements. The day included sharing pieces of work, taster sessions and talking about how people wanted to be involved in the future.

Some Learners’ Comments
"Nice bright venue … plenty of room … good having a welcome, tea and coffee ; grub good… more cups and water next time! I really enjoyed it … it was different … good laugh". "That was the best event of its kind ; enjoyed meeting other learners."

Making it better: Learners to help with welcoming; Bring along a celebrity; Microphones.

Sharing
"I liked the first thing...walking about seeing what others had done and talking about what I had done … I got a few ideas." "Did not realise there were so many people involved in learning in Edinburgh … good idea to mingle."

Making it better: sharers to move and listen to others too and more information beforehand.

Tasters
"I enjoyed making the banner … it was fun."

Poem
"Very good … part of the creative process."

ALFiE (Adult Learners' Forum in Edinburgh)
"Glad I came here today."

Producing a Learners’ magazine
"Making the magazine was very good … this was brilliant … I did not realise there were so many machines to use, i.e. computer, printer, scanner and camera."

Confidence Building
"Interesting … very good … people very nice to work with."

Digital Photography
"Friendly workshop … digital cameras were good … enjoyed the photography would like to do more of this."

Making it better: "More cameras."

Download: Learners' Feedback Report (in PDF format)

Poster
Ideas from research reports and seminars about learner participation; view poster or download a printer-friendly version in PDF or Word format.