Wood and words
Enhancing literacy among intellectually disabled adults through furniture-making
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The project partners were
National Learning Network (NLN)
The Common knowledge centre
About this project
This project empowered adults with intellectual disabilities to improve their literacy, numeracy, and digital skills through furniture making.
By using furniture making, the course provided a hands-on, practical approach to learning. The course emphasised the importance of integrating literacy through work and education.
Participants saw the real-world applications of their skills, making learning more enjoyable and meaningful.
More about this project
The course improved literacy skills through
activities related to understanding simple design plans,
doing oral/digital reports,
measuring materials and estimating costs,
recording and documenting the furniture-making process, and
practical hands-on workshops.
“Getting the measurements right gave me an empowering sense of satisfaction…” — quote from a learner