A recent project between the Laverton Community Centre and Laverton College, saw a class of Year 11 Vocational Major Literacy students teaching instead of learning.
Over a five week period, the class visited the Laverton Community Hub to teach adult learners, basic language skills or how to use computers depending on the needs of the learner.
College Principal Lisa Robinson said the program was a great success for both parties.
“Our 18 Laverton P-12 College students responded to the program extremely well,” she said.
“The eagerness to attend each session was evident in the faces, work ethics, and commitment to the program.”
Curriculum & Pedagogy Leading Teacher Linh Dinh said she reached out to the Laverton Community Education Centre to discuss the proposed idea.
“The centre was delighted by the proposal as it not only allowed their adult learners assistance in literacy and digital communication but also created an opportunity for them to engage with youth despite the language barrier,” she said.
“The program has been such a great success, LCEC has expressed eagerness to not only continue this program but also explore other opportunities to engage with the college’s primary and secondary cohorts.”
Qua Lee and her student teacher Aprilia both had positive things to say following the completion of the program.
“I really enjoyed the opportunity to teach my partner Qua Lee how to use a computer and teach her English,” said Aprilia.
“She taught me so much on the computer and in my English. She is a very lovely girl. I thank her so much,” said Qua Lee.
