MOUNTAIN District Learning Centre in Ferntree Gully has been helping adults to improve their spelling, reading, grammar and maths for nearly 40 years.
MDLC has recently joined forces with the Outer Eastern Literacy Program in Boronia to provide even more options for people across the district to improve their literacy, numeracy and English language skills.
They even offer an evening literacy program specifically designed for men.
Not many people will be aware that 44 per cent of Australian adults don’t have the literacy skills they need to cope with the demands of everyday life and work.
People who struggle with reading can often find inventive ways of hiding this, and will do anything to avoid the stigma, which unfortunately still exists towards people who experience low literacy.
The good news, of course, is everyone is able to learn, and learning as an adult is a different experience than when we were at school.
As a student’s reading, writing, spelling and maths gradually improves, they are able to transform their lives, and open up to new opportunities both at work and in their everyday life.
Sometimes people might already have basic reading and writing skills, but want to improve them so they can undertake.
Mountain District Learning Centre has experienced and dedicated teachers who can help you start your learning journey.
Beverly Gruber, the Everyday English and Everyday Maths tutor, has a background in primary school education and is also a qualified adult educator.
Beverley’s commitment to ensuring every person in her class has equal opportunity to learn and develop is inspiring.
As part of each session, Beverly works on building confidence in every student and motivates them to keep working on their strengths and to celebrate their achievements until they reach their learning goal.
The centre strives to provide for each individual student with personalised service, whether you’re seeking basic literacy and numeracy, or looking to improve your already existing skills, the staff are there to help.
