Lyn Tett|Kathy Maclachlan
Adult literacy and numeracy, social capital, learner identities and self-confidence
University of Edinburgh|University of Glasgow
paper explores interconnections literacies learning selfconfidence identity learner social capital draws twophased study 600 literacy numeracy learners scotland examined various aspects learning experiences perceptions impact learning lives reports changes social capital selfconfidence experienced learners two phases explores complex connections engagement learning development selfconfidence increasingly positive identity learner enhanced social capital argues increases social activity networking reported learners developed centre range new networks relation tutors staff fellow students turn led engagement locally learning benefits dynamic number positive changes learners lives illustrated show impact participation literacies learning