The Coordinating team of the African Labour Educators' Network (ALEN) from Workers' College visited the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) from 24 - 26 Nov. 2008 in Lilongwe, where their Head Offices are, and Blantyre. The mission was to meet the Secretariat of MCTU and the leadership of the affiliates of MCTU.
Two meeting were held with the affiliates, one in Lilongwe and the other in Blantyre. At these meetings the Coordinating team presented in detail the approach and programmes of the ALEN and of the Workers' College, and thereafter discussions were held with the Secretariat of MCTU to determine the way forward in MCTU becoming p[art of the Network and adopting some of the ALEN programmes.
The 19th Annual PLA Conference began Wednesday afternoon May 28 with a plenary session focusing on the application of PLA and adult learning in South Africa, South America and Canada. Members of the panel include Kessie Moodley, Director of Workers’ College, Durban, South Africa, Maria Hueichaqueo, Executive Director, Tain Akimn (Mapuche) Santiago, Chile, Luis Maldonado, Director, School for Indigenous Governance (Quechua) Ibarra, Ecuador and Janice Hill, Academic Dean, FNTI. Panelists described how they implemented PLA and portfolio development in their organizations in relation to improving services to learners and their communities. Translation was provided.
The 19th Annual PLA Conference began Wednesday afternoon May 28 with a plenary session focusing on the application of PLA and adult learning in South Africa, South America and Canada. Members of the panel include Kessie Moodley, Director of Workers’ College, Durban, South Africa, Maria Hueichaqueo, Executive Director, Tain Akimn (Mapuche) Santiago, Chile, Luis Maldonado, Director, School for Indigenous Governance (Quechua) Ibarra, Ecuador and Janice Hill, Academic Dean,