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Alan Rogers

Alan Rogers, who was BALID President from 2020, died on April 5th 2022. He had been an outstanding supporter and ‘critical friend’ of BALID (and many of our members) for many, many years. We miss Alan’s enthusiasm and energy not only in literacy and development but adult learning in general. Alan wrote a thought-provoking piece for the BALID blog which captures his passion in these areas. He writes:

"It may seem strange that I – who have for years been researching and teaching about adult learning – should say that we should stop talking about learning and teaching and instead talk about helping. But let me assure you that, if you really sit beside someone and with their willing assent help them with their tasks (like helping a child with their homework), the adult will learn much more than if you try to teach them. It is a very simple change to make but it starts with us, not with the facilitator or the ‘learners’. No more ‘teaching’, just helping. And helping people with their tasks is so much more rewarding than teaching them something we think they should learn. At least, it is worth a try."

Alan’s memory will live through his writing and through the people he has influenced. A hybrid memorial event for him was organised by the University of East Anglia, with many moving tributes.

You may like to read his obituary, and our own BALID tribute here.

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