Joining the UKLA will bring you the following benefits:
- Membership of a supportive community;
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in literacy;
- Discounts on UKLA books and conferences;
- Support for Reading for Pleasure in a community which believes in libraries;
- Free copies of English 4-11 Magazine;
- Free access to Literacy journals and UKLA newsletter;
- Free web resources;
- Improve your professional profile;
- Involvement in the UKLA Book Awards;
- Access to academics, writers and ideas you may not otherwise hear about;
- Develop a critical view of current issues;
- Publish and celebrate projects and writing;
- Network opportunities;
- Improve your understanding of literacy pedagogies;
- Help to develop pathways to impact from research;
- Access to research grants;
- Access to opportunities to disseminate to a diverse audience through publication and events/conferences;
- And much more!
UKLA has a range of memberships, for individuals, schools, institutions, recently qualified teachers and students, whether in the UK or overseas. Memberships start at just £30.
"I initially joined UKLA because of the international conference, but I found that I wanted to stay and become a more active member when I realised what an open, critical, and supportive community it actually is. It’s a welcoming space for thinking deeply about literacy research, practice, and impact that really values what different people bring to the association. I appreciate that."
"I've been teaching for 20 years but joining UKLA completely changed the way I see things. The community is incredibly supportive and friendly and this connection with other passionate teachers is both inspiring and enriching, personally and professionally. The opportunities that have been offered have been numerous, from joining a group shadowing the UKLA book awards, to writing an article for the association magazine. The stimulation of this kind of activity has led to my teaching developing to deeper levels - and the best part of all is that the children I work with every day are enjoying the benefits of the up-to-the-minute research and practice from which I am learning too! It really is no exaggeration that joining UKLA transformed my teaching life. "
"I came across the UKLA during lockdown thanks to a brilliant webinar run by one of its reps on reading for pleasure. Instantly, I was grabbed by the idea of a community of like-minded individuals who all wanted the best for children and for their practice to be rooted in research, rather than the latest attention-grabbing headlines. Since joining, I have been able to tap into the wealth of knowledge, support and expertise offered by members of the UKLA. I'm really looking forward to continuing to develop my professional knowledge and practice by being part of this fabulously supportive community."
"You make hundreds of decisions every day as a teacher, but I look back at my choice to join the UKLA as one of the best of my career. It is a phenomenal organisation that has allowed me to vastly improve my practice and pedagogy through conferences, publications, and other opportunities. There are so many amazing chances to meet with other teachers, researchers, and experts within an unfailingly friendly atmosphere. I always come away from every interaction with the UKLA buzzing and excited to get back into the classroom. "
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