Volunteering to teach overseas
The International Reading Association (IRA) is looking for volunteers to provide professional development in pedagogy (language and content areas; primary and secondary level), assessment, school administration, and other areas. Immediate projects are in:
• Kenya, Ghana and Tanzania (diagnostic teaching
• Nigeria (Active learning in multilingual classrooms)
• Macedonia (Secondary education)
• Pakistan (Education Sector Reform Action Plan)
There are also a number of projects in Latin America, the Middle East, and other parts of Africa and Asia.
For further information, contact the IRA International Development Division at:
Also, check the IRA website for volunteer applications International Outreach section of the site.
Reasons to join UKLA
- Join a supportive professional network
- Keep up-to-date with the latest literacy news
- Be eligible for reduced conference fees and publications
- Access to cutting edge journals and practical magazines
- Opportunities to apply for research grants
- Get involved and make a difference
- Be part of the future of literacy learning and teaching
