Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Literacy Development Research Group (LDRG) is an interdisciplinary research team dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the fields of literacy, adult and further education, recognition of prior learning (RPL), social justice, and digital literacy. Our research is grounded in a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, with a focus on generating high-impact, research-informed practice that supports educational transformation both locally and globally. The principal thematic areas of the group’s work are: literacy; adult and further education; recognition of prior learning (RPL); social justice and digital Literacy. Through its work, the LDRG aims to contribute to more accessible, just, and future-focused educational opportunities for diverse learners and communities.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
Research output
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Collaborative Practices and Collegiate Evaluation in Online Continuing Education Programs: Lessons from Mexican Instructors’ Experiences
Power, C., 24 Feb 2026Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Effective Engagement in Family Literacy
McCarthy, L., 23 Jan 2026, 10th World conference on qualitative Research Madrid 2026.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Making Sense of Numbers – Numeracy, Dyscalculia & Dyspraxia with Mark Daly: Conversations in Adult and Further Education Podcast
Bunyan, K. (Producer) & Daly, M. (Other), 10 Apr 2026Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products