Rethinking success in adult education

WEBINAR, MANAKO

September Webinar | What does learning really change? Rethinking success in adult education

Event Details

Date:
Wednesday 3 September 2025

Time:
12.30 pm - 1:10 pm

Price

Free Register

In this interactive session with Vicky Beckwith, we’ll share a learner story and unpack what transformation looks like beyond qualifications. 

Together, we’ll consider:

  • How do we measure learning that changes lives, not just develops skills?
  • What systemic barriers get in the way?
  • How can cross-sector collaboration support deeper impact?

What to expect:

  • Questions to ponder and audience participation
  • A breakout discussion on ‘What are your ideas for measuring transformation?’
  • Practical tools and future-focused ideas

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in rethinking how we define and measure success in adult learning.

Presenter | Vicky Beckwith

Presenter Vicky Beckwith Vicky Beckwith is the Manako Principal Advisor at Ako Aotearoa, a PhD candidate with the University of Waikato, and was previously a tertiary education lecturer.

She has a BSc(Hons) (Open University), PGCE (Northampton University), and MEd(Hons) (University of Waikato), and has published peer-reviewed articles on global citizenship, positionality, dyslexia, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

For over twenty years, Vicky has supported and taught children, youth, and adults living with learning differences, with a particular focus on dyslexia, in the UK and in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Vicky has recently become involved with an OECD focus group on child participation, where she’s able to share her experience and learning with others to support our future generations.

About the Manako Programme Webinar series

Each month the Ako Aotearoa Manako programme offers a free webinar featuring subject matter experts around topics that support educators working with adult learners.

Further information can be found on the Manako Communities of Practice Facebook groups. If you're not already a member, you're invited to join.

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The Ako Aotearoa Manako Programme

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