Registration is open for What have we learnt? Transmitting knowledge, facilitating learning c1960-2010 on 29 November, 10.30-15.30.
Location: The Open University Campus, Library Seminar Rooms 1 and 2, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes.
This is a one-day forum organised by the History of The Open University project.
It will bring together a range of experts to discuss different elements of the history of university teaching over 50 years.
The morning session will ask how have students been taught, looking at the move from traditional lectures and tutorials to the use of new technologies, a variety of pedagogies and the development of student-centred learning.
The afternoon session will reflect on 50 years of the student experience, placing learners’ perspectives at the centre.
Speakers include:
- Prof John Beckett, University of Nottingham
- Dr Georgina Brewis, Institute of Education
- Prof Judith George, The Open University
- Prof Fred Gray, Sussex University
- Dr Janet MacDonald, Higher education consultant
- Prof Harold Silver, Author of Tradition and Higher Education
- Prof Malcolm Tight, Lancaster University,
- Dr Dan Weinbren, The Open University
The event is open to all but those who wish to attend are asked to register in advance as space is limited.
To register please email history-of-the-ou@open.ac.uk by 22 November.
